coronavirus

Update: Nick Saban Cleared to Coach after Negative COVID-19 Tests

CBS Sports reports that Alabama head football coach Nick Saban has been cleared to coach Alabama tonight as the #2 Crimson Tide hosts #3 Georgia at Bryant-Denny Stadium. CBS Sports reports Saban tested negative for COVID-19 today, making the third straight negative test. On Wednesday, he had received a positive test. With three negative tests on Thursday, Friday and Saturday,…

Report: Nick Saban Tests Negative for COVID-19 for a Second Time

There appears to be a path for Nick Saban to be on the sidelines to coach Alabama tonight as the Crimson Tide hosts Georgia at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. ESPN reports that Saban tested negative for COVID-19 for a second time on Friday. That could indicate that Saban’s original positive test on Wednesday was a false positive. As earlier reported,…

MPS: Six Students and Seven Teachers Test Positive for COVID-19

Alabama News Network has confirmed that there have been positive tests for COVID-19 in Montgomery Public Schools. As of 1 p.m. Friday, a spokesperson says six students and seven teachers have tested positive. MPS is not revealing the schools that are affected. Students were able to return to in-person classes Tuesday for the first time this school year. They do…

Nick Saban tests Negative for Covid19 on Thursday

Friday Statement from Alabama and Jeff Allen: “Coach Saban was evaluated again today by Dr. Robinson. He continues to be asymptomatic and without fever. We are continuing to follow the SEC Return to Activity and Medical Guidance Task Force Protocol for testing asymptomatic positives. A PCR test was repeated Thursday by the SEC appointed lab and was negative. For clarification,…

COVID-19 Testing Event Held in Shorter Thursday

On Thursday, October 15, The COVID-19 Specimen Collection Clinics conducted a Drive-Thru COVID-19 testing event. The event hosted at Shorter Farmer’s Market was from 9am-11am. The ADPH tested those who are COVID-19 experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or those who are high risk. They prepared to test 50 people. Results will be back in 3 to 5 days from the Alabama State…

Alabama Shakespeare Festival Pushing Through the Pandemic

The pandemic has hit theaters across the country pretty hard, specifically our local Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Alabama Shakespeare Festival: A River Region treasure since 1985. “These whole grounds, which were Red Blount’s yard… a part of his property, were really designed for this theater,” ASF Executive Director Todd Schmidt said. Alabama Shakespeare Festival, originally a summer festival in Annistion is…

Florida vs LSU has been Postponed due to Covid19 cases at UF

The 10th ranked Florida Gators matchup vs LSU this weekend will not happen after an outbreak of positive COVID-19 tests in the Florida organization, including several players. So far, 19 players have tested positive. The Southeastern Conference postponed the game between No. 10 Florida and defending national champion LSU a day after the Gators had 19 players test positive for…

Drive-Up COVID-19 Tests Offered in Macon County Thursday

The Alabama Department of Public Health says a drive-up COVID-19 testing clinic will be held Thursday, October 15, in Macon County. The tests will be offered from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Shorter Farmer’s Market, 16675 U.S. Highway 80 West in Shorter. The testing clinic is offered by the Macon County Health Department to patients who meet the…

AEA Issues Statement on Montgomery Teacher Protest

The Alabama Education Association has released a statement regarding the protest of some teachers in Montgomery Public Schools over the return to in-person classes. Starting today, students now have the option of going to school or continue with virtual learning. The protesting teachers say not enough has been done to protect them from coronavirus. This is the statement from AEA:…

Florida Pauses Football Activities Because of COVID-19 Cases Among Players

No. 10 Florida says it’s pausing all football team activities following “an increase in positive COVID tests among players.” Athletic director Scott Stricklin says the decision was made “out of an abundance of caution.” Stricklin says coach Dan Mullen has had conversations with players and their parents and adds that he has spoken with last week’s opponent, Texas A&M, and…