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U.S. Air Force Cancels Maxwell Air Force Base Air Show

The “Beyond the Horizon Air and Space Show” scheduled for next month at Maxwell Air Force Base has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. Air Force has suspended public outreach activities and support to community events through May 15. Because of the lead time required to reserve and schedule military aerial demonstration teams, such as the U.S….

Elmore Co. Child Nutrition Program Proving Free Meals During Coronovirus School Closure

Starting Tuesday, March 17, the Elmore County Child Nutrition Program will provide an opportunity for families to drive through multiple school sites and pick up meals for the children in their family. All children 18 years and under are eligible to receive meals at no charge. Meals will be served between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the parking lots…

Coronavirus Fears Fuel Spike in Gun, Ammo Sales

Just as grocery stores have been stripped bare by Americans panicked by coronavirus, guns and ammo have been flying off the shelves too. Retailers say the buying frenzy is being fueled by consumers who are worried that people are becoming desperate and unpredictable. One gun shop owner compared the activity to a “Twilight Zone” episode. Some of the purchases are…

Officials Urging People to Avoid Gatherings of More Than 50 People

The Alabama Department of Public Health is urging people to avoid gatherings of more than 50 people, unless they can maintain a 6-foot distance between others. The advice follows guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Alabama’s governor is giving state agencies permission to allow their employees to work from home. Gov. Kay Ivey said on Twitter Sunday…

North Carolina Man Charged with Rape of Juvenile Family Member in Auburn

On March 15, Auburn Police arrested Kyrie Reshod King, 23, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, on rape second degree and sodomy second degree charges. The arrest stems from an investigation into a sexual assault that was reported to police on February 3. The victim, a female juvenile, reported being sexually assaulted at a residence in Auburn by a distant family member….

Island Delight and Caribbean Restaurant Owners Indicted on Drug, Gun Charges

Courtesy of the Island Delight at Dexter Facebook page On Friday, March 13, Richard Herbert Smith and Mellissa Stacy Ann Smith, of Wetumpka, were arrested and indicted by a federal grand jury. Mellissa Smith is listed as the owner of the Island Delight Caribbean Restaurant in Montgomery. The indictment charges Richard Smith with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, possession…

Well-Above Average Temps and Isolated Showers

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY: A meandering frontal boundary will continue to be the main player in our weather for much of the week ahead. At times, waves of energy will track long the front and enhance our rain chances at times. South of the front, temperatures will be in the 70s and 80s, while north of the front more 60s and perhaps some…

CDC: Events with 50 People or More Should Be Canceled for Eight Weeks

The Centers for Disease Control has issued a recommendation that is designed to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Here is the statement from the CDC: Large events and mass gatherings can contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in the United States via travelers who attend these events and introduce the virus to new communities. Examples of large events…

Virus: Legal opinion sought on any Alabama runoff delay

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill is seeking an emergency legal opinion about the possibility of postponing the March 31 primary runoff because of the threat of coronavirus. Merrill said he is seeking guidance from the attorney general’s office. Merrill said he will recommend the runoff be postponed if the attorney general’s office agrees. Alabama has…

Equal Justice Initiative Closing Montgomery Sites Because of Coronavirus

The Montgomery-based Equal Justice Initiative has announced that it will be closing the Legacy Museum, National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Peace and Justice Memorial Center in response to the coronavirus. The closures became effective at 5 p.m. today. EJI says the sites will remain closed for the rest of the month. If you purchased tickets to visit…