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COVID-19 OUTBREAK HITS CONSTRUCTION WORKERS AT BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM

May 22, 2020

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More than 10 construction workers and subcontractors working at Bryant-Denny stadium have tested positive for COVID-19. Caddell Construction of Montgomery is the general contractor for the $107 million stadium renovation. The number of workers at the site have decreased since the beginning of the week. The University of Alabama released a statement saying they have

WHERE TO GET TESTED FOR COVID-19 IN WEST ALABAMA

May 22, 2020

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Looking for a place to get tested for COVID-19? Here’s a list of West Alabama testing facilities, times and estimated costs. Testing occurs during normal hours of operation unless otherwise noted. Note: Antibody testing cannot tell you if you are currently sick with COVID-19. It is a test to see if you were previously infected

EMS WEEK FOCUSES ON CHILDREN’S SAFETY

May 22, 2020

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Wednesday, May 21, was the third day of National EMS Week and EMS dedicated it to teaching tips about children’s safety. Boating safety was a large portion of their lesson and how valuable learning CPR can be in reducing risk of injury. Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue is teaching CPR virtually on the EMS Prevention Facebook

DRUG THAT TREATED SIMILAR CONDITIONS BEING USED AGAINST COVID-19

May 22, 2020

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A drug once used to treat MERS and SARS, is now being used to help treat Covid 19. “Remdesivir is an antiviral drug that has been under investigation in several places around the world since the Covid 19 outbreak started,” said Medical Director of Epidemiology at DCH Regional Medical Center Dr. Albert White Jr.. “Remdesivir

TUSCALOOSA CITY SCHOOLS HOSTING GRADUATION CEREMONIES AT AMPHITHEATER

May 22, 2020

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Tuscaloosa City Schools is hosting in-person graduation ceremonies next month for students and their families at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. The system worked with the Alabama Department of Public Health and the city of Tuscaloosa in designing a graduation event that minimizes exposure to the COVID-19 virus for students and their loved ones. Spectators will be

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM OFFERING VIRTUAL GRADUATION CEREMONIES

May 22, 2020

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Some Tuscaloosa County High School seniors had a little different of a graduation ceremony this week. Tuscaloosa County School System Superintendent Walter Davie announced the system is hosting graduation ceremonies June 23 and June 25, but with the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic the school system offered students a smaller ceremony event. Wednesday was the

MAN CHARGED IN SON’S DEATH AFTER POLICE CHASE, CRASH

May 22, 2020

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – An Alabama man has been charged in the death of his 15-year-old son, who died in a car crash after the man led officers on a high speed chase. Reico Terry was charged Wednesday with reckless murder in the death of Jaylen Derrell Terry. Authorities said the chase began Saturday afternoon

ALABAMA JOBLESS RATE JUMPS TO 12.9% BECAUSE OF PANDEMIC

May 22, 2020

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama’s unemployment rate has jumped to 12.9% in April during the economic shutdown linked to the coronavirus pandemic. That’s the worst in nearly 37 years. Statistics released by the state Friday show nearly 217,000 people lost jobs from March to April. The change left 283,787 people without work statewide. The April

BAMA BELLE, 301 BISTRO WON’T BE REOPENING THIS YEAR

May 22, 2020

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The Bama Belle paddlewheel riverboat and the 301 Bistro Bar and Beer Garden both announced that they will not reopen at least through the end of the year. Both businesses posted their closures via their Facebook pages. The Bama Belle’s Facebook page posted that they will not reopen in Tuscaloosa in 2020, thanking those who

SHELTON STATE ADULT EDUCATION ONLINE CYCLES SET TO BEGIN

May 21, 2020

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Shelton State Community College’s Adult Education programs are set to begin on May 26 and June 1. These online classes are free, and focus on topics such as digital literacy, workplace skills and GED preparation. The digital literacy course is desktop, laptop and tablet-friendly, and teach essential computer, software and technology skills. Completing the course

DEAF COMMUNITY FACES HURDLES DURING THE PANDEMIC

May 21, 2020

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Recently, clear face masks have been in the news as an aide for the Deaf community, but there are still issues the Deaf community face. Clear face masks are a step forward to helping the Deaf community interact, as facial expressions are one of five aspects of American Sign Language, according to Kent Schafer, a

IVEY ANNOUNCES ALABAMA FIRST CLASS PRE-K PROGRAM, 55 NEW CLASSROOMS IN 25 COUNTIES

May 21, 2020

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Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education announced the Alabama First Class Pre-K program will add 55 new classrooms to 25 counties this fall. The Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education received a $6.95 million budget increase on Monday. The voluntary pre-kindergarten program is expected to serve 22,500 students this year,

REP. SEWELL RELEASES REPORT ON COSTS OF A CENSUS UNDERCOUNT FOR ALABAMA’S 7TH DISTRICT

May 21, 2020

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Representative Terri Sewell for Alabama’s 7th District released a new report urging residents to complete the 2020 census. This report, prepared by the staff of the Committee on Oversight and Reform and Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, highlights the dire costs of an undercount for the district. Census data is used to determine

SHELTON STATE TO HOST DRIVE THROUGH NURSING PINNING

May 21, 2020

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This Thursday, Shelton State Community College will host a drive through nursing pinning ceremony for the spring 2020 nursing class. The ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. in front of the college’s Martin Campus. “Because many of our nursing graduates have job offers at the time of graduation, our window for recognition is small,”

ALABAMA REOPENING CONTINUES AMID SHAKY CORONAVIRUS PROGRESS

May 21, 2020

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama is reopening more of its economy despite shaky progress in taming the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Kay Ivey announced new rules Thursday that allow entertainment venues, athletics, schools and more to open beginning Friday. That means things like casinos, tourist attractions, bowling alleys, arcades and youth sports practices can resume. But

CITY COUNCIL APPROVES RESTART TUSCALOOSA PLAN

May 21, 2020

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Restart Tuscaloosa was given the go-ahead by the Tuscaloosa City Council on Tuesday with a 5-2 vote. The plan is a strategic initiative investing $15 million in public safety, neighborhoods, small businesses, experiences, and local agencies. Council members Cynthia Almond and Lee Busby voted against the initiative. The plan was designed in an effort to

SPIRIT OF ALABAMA: TUSCALOOSA COUNTY HIGH STUDENT NAMES NEW MARS HELICOPTER

May 21, 2020

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In a few months the U.S. is sending its fifth rover to Mars, studying space and the possibility of someday sending travelers there. But this next mission will be watched closely by a local high-schooler who loves science and space, and is also an important part of this next mission. Vaneeza Rupani is a 17-year-old

LAWSUIT OVER POPULAR ‘S-TOWN’ PODCAST DISMISSED

May 21, 2020

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A lawsuit against the makers of the hit podcast “S-Town” has been dismissed after a settlement with the late protagonist’s estate. WIAT-TV reported Tuesday that the suit filed by the estate of John B. McLemore was dismissed March 12. Details of what the settlement entailed were not disclosed. In an interview with

FLORIDA TEACHER SOUGHT CASTRATION NOT PRISON, BUT GETS 12 YEARS

May 21, 2020

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PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) – A former Florida high school teacher was sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexually abusing students after the judge ignored his request to be castrated instead. Mark Lua told a judge in Pensacola Wednesday that he wanted to raise his daughter, so he volunteered for chemical or even physical castration

UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS TOP 500,000 IN ALABAMA DURING PANDEMIC

May 21, 2020

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Claims for unemployment compensation during the coronavirus pandemic have topped 500,000 in Alabama. The state Department of Labor says more than 25,000 initial jobless claims were filed last week. That brings the state total since mid-March to more than 500,000. The applications from last week were the lowest since late March

STATE LIFTS FIRE ALERT FOR SOUTH ALABAMA AFTER RAINS

May 21, 2020

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MOBILE, Ala. (AP) – The state says it’s lifting a fire danger advisory that covered 15 counties in south Alabama. Dry conditions and breezy winds prompted the Alabama Forestry Commission to issue the alert last week. But scattered rainfall has improved conditions. And fire crews on Tuesday finally controlled a fire that burned nearly 1,100

ALABAMA PROFESSOR GETS GRANT FOR MENTAL ILLNESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

May 21, 2020

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A University of Alabama professor received a $375,000 grant for the development of training that will help police officers learn the correct ways they should respond to people struggling with mental illness and substance abuse. Hee Yun Lee works in the School of Social Work and said the training couldn’t come at a better time

VA MEDICAL CENTER HOSTS PARADES FOR RESIDENTS

May 21, 2020

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The employees at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center found a way to help their veteran residents see their families by hosting a parade for them on Tuesday, May 19. The spread of COVID-19 has a heightened risk when transmitted to older people so most facilities with a large number of older patients have been closed

ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH GIVING BACK AMID COVID PANDEMIC

May 21, 2020

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St. John Missionary Baptist Church joined other churches in the community by giving out food to those in need amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people have been struggling to put food on the table throughout the pandemic, but the community continues to pull together to help serve local residents and make sure people don’t go

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COVID-19 OUTBREAK HITS CONSTRUCTION WORKERS AT BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM

WHERE TO GET TESTED FOR COVID-19 IN WEST ALABAMA

EMS WEEK FOCUSES ON CHILDREN’S SAFETY

DRUG THAT TREATED SIMILAR CONDITIONS BEING USED AGAINST COVID-19

TUSCALOOSA CITY SCHOOLS HOSTING GRADUATION CEREMONIES AT AMPHITHEATER

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM OFFERING VIRTUAL GRADUATION CEREMONIES

MAN CHARGED IN SON’S DEATH AFTER POLICE CHASE, CRASH

ALABAMA JOBLESS RATE JUMPS TO 12.9% BECAUSE OF PANDEMIC

BAMA BELLE, 301 BISTRO WON’T BE REOPENING THIS YEAR

SHELTON STATE ADULT EDUCATION ONLINE CYCLES SET TO BEGIN

DEAF COMMUNITY FACES HURDLES DURING THE PANDEMIC

IVEY ANNOUNCES ALABAMA FIRST CLASS PRE-K PROGRAM, 55 NEW CLASSROOMS IN 25 COUNTIES

REP. SEWELL RELEASES REPORT ON COSTS OF A CENSUS UNDERCOUNT FOR ALABAMA’S 7TH DISTRICT

SHELTON STATE TO HOST DRIVE THROUGH NURSING PINNING

ALABAMA REOPENING CONTINUES AMID SHAKY CORONAVIRUS PROGRESS

CITY COUNCIL APPROVES RESTART TUSCALOOSA PLAN

SPIRIT OF ALABAMA: TUSCALOOSA COUNTY HIGH STUDENT NAMES NEW MARS HELICOPTER

LAWSUIT OVER POPULAR ‘S-TOWN’ PODCAST DISMISSED

FLORIDA TEACHER SOUGHT CASTRATION NOT PRISON, BUT GETS 12 YEARS

UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS TOP 500,000 IN ALABAMA DURING PANDEMIC

STATE LIFTS FIRE ALERT FOR SOUTH ALABAMA AFTER RAINS

ALABAMA PROFESSOR GETS GRANT FOR MENTAL ILLNESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

VA MEDICAL CENTER HOSTS PARADES FOR RESIDENTS

ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH GIVING BACK AMID COVID PANDEMIC

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