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Miami Dolphins Have Selected Tua Tagovailoa as the Fifth Pick in the NFL Draft

Regardless of the hip injury that Tua Tagovailoa suffered from during a game against Mississippi State in November, The Miami Dolphins have decided to make the Alabama quarterback the fifth overall pick in the NFL draft. The Dolphins hope Tagovailoa can become a franchise quarterback and the centerpiece of their rebuilding effort that began a year ago. They were undeterred…

Rep. Sewell Votes in Favor of Latest Coronavirus Relief Package

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted in favor of the House-passed Senate Amendment to H.R. 266, the Interim Emergency Coronavirus Relief Package, otherwise known as the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.   “I am hopeful that this legislation will offer relief to our small businesses, health care providers and states as they battle the coronavirus,” said Rep. Sewell. “I…

Millbrook Police Arrests 3 in Wal-Mart Theft Charges

Rodriquez D. Boggs Anna L. Chappell Millbrook police arrested Millbrook residents Rodriquez D. Boggs,22 and Tre’ Anna L. Chappell 20, on April 21. Both suspects were charged with 17 counts of Theft of Property 4th Degree, stemming from warrants obtained by Wal-Mart loss prevention personnel. According to court documents both individuals are alleged to have committed a series of thefts…

Alabama’s Veterans Homes Increase Testing for COVID-19

Courtesy of Bill Nichols State Veterans Home Facebook The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) says veteran homes are intensifying COVID-19 testing this comes as more resources become available for healthcare staff and residents. With the increase of testing, the homes are in a better position to identify employees and residents who have been exposed to the virus. More tests…

What the Tech? What Should You Do with Old Electronics?

You’ve probably seen old TVs and electronics on the street and wonder if you should be doing something else with them. But what? According to the Department of Energy, Americans trash 255,000 tons of computers every year. That sounds like a lot, but David Ayer of Earth Day Network says, that doesn’t amount to much in terms of total trash….

Alabama Legislature to Resume on May 4

At a late press conference on Thursday, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon announced that an agreement has been made for Alabama lawmakers to resume work on May 4th. When the Legislature resumes budgets and local bills are the only pieces of Legislation that will be addressed. Only two committees will meet, the General Fund Budget Committee, and the Education…

Auburn Teen Behind Bars for Multiple Theft Charges

Courtesy of Auburn Police Department Auburn Police arrested 19-year-old Caiden Nicholas Taft of Auburn on April 22. Taft was wanted for multiple charges theft related. The Auburn Police Division says officers responded to a call in the 700 Block of Tanglewood Avenue in Auburn. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple items that had been stolen from vehicles located in the 700…