MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – On Friday Alabama added almost 3,000 COVID-19 cases, the highest number reported in a single day since the pandemic began. State Health Officer Scott Harris says the number accurately reflects that Alabama is seeing increased community transmission of COVID-19. Officials believe many of those cases arose from Halloween parties, sporting events, and other group gatherings. Health…
For law enforcement officials, Summertime is synonymous with an increase in crime. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, one of the biggest spikes is in the number of property thefts. School will be letting out soon. It’s one of the biggest reasons for the spike in property theft, according to Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham. He says most of his…
Leaders of Alabama’s public university system have approved tuition increases at the University of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The system’s board of trustees voted during a meeting Friday to approve tuition hikes at the University of Alabama of $300 per year for in-state students and $1000 per year for out-of-state students. The rates are based on…
