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Georgia’s Nearly 700 COVID-19 Deaths Compared to Alabama’s 113

Health officials say Georgia’s death toll from COVID-19 is nearing 700 as new numbers were reported Saturday. The Georgia Department of Public Health on Saturday reported that at least 677 deaths statewide have been linked to the virus. Infections have been confirmed in more than 17,800 people. In Alabama, as of Saturday night there are over 4,700 confirmed cases 147…

17-Year-Old Shot and Killed in Late Saturday Afternoon Shooting

A teenage male, 17, sustained a fatal gunshot wound at about 3 p.m. while in the 200 block of E Woodland Drive and was pronounced dead at the scene. Montgomery Police Captain Regina Ducket says,  The circumstances are under investigation and no arrests have been made. Categories: Crime Tags: Crime, fatal gunshot, Montgomery Shooting

Alabama National Guard Conducts First COVID-19 Mission at State Veterans Home

The Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA)  announced that early Saturday, April 18,  The Alabama National Guard has deployed specialized units to the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alexander City in the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected long-term skilled care facilities, statewide. This comes three days after the ADVA Commissioner Kent Davis and Adjutant General, Maj….

UPDATE: Auburn Police Identify Victim in Homicide Investigation

Auburn Ala,- Auburn police have confirmed the identity of the woman who was found dead April 17, in the 9500 block of U.S. Highway 280 as Nancy A. Nash, age 54, from Phenix City, Alabama. According to assistant police chief, Clarence Stewart, police responded to the area after receiving an assist agency call in reference to a vehicle fire. A…

Two People Found Shot to Death in Dadeville

Dadeville police say two people have been found dead of apparent gunshot wounds. Police say they responded to a 911 call in the 200 block of North Barrett Street yesterday.  That’s where they found the bodies of 61-year-old Willie Tidwell and his wife, 65-year-old Barbara Tidwell. Police are seeking the public’s help in their investigation. If you have a tip,…

The First COVID-19 Cases at Correctional Facilities in Alabama Are Confirmed

The Alabama Department of Corrections has confirmed three COVID-19 cases today.  Two inmates incarcerated at St. Clair Correctional Facility and one inmate at Bullock Correctional Facility tested positive for COVID-19. These are the first verified COVID-19 cases among ADOC’s inmate population. One of these positive cases is potentially the ADOC’s first COVID-19-related death. The patient had been terminally ill and receiving…

Governor Ivey Says the Return to ‘Normal’ Must Be Gradual

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) –  Gov. Kay Ivey says the reopening of Alabama’s economy must be a gradual process to avoid a resurgence of coronavirus cases. Even though the current closures and stay-home order lasts through April 30,  a state task force urged the immediate reopening of select businesses. Alabama health officials announced Friday the Alabama National Guard’s plan to help disinfect nursing…

Montgomery Veterans Affairs Announces New Method for COVID-19 Testing

The Montgomery Veterans affairs hospital has a new method for testing prospective COVID 19 patients. They have created a triage tent outside of the Emergency entrance. This tent serves as a one stop testing center for prospective COVID 19 patients. The process for patient intake has been altered to direct those who failed the initial screening to the tent. Veterans…