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In Lee County, more cases are filling hospitals and a critically ill Medal of Honor recipient

Lee County, home to Auburn University, is one of Alabama’s hardest-hit counties. Lab-confirmed cases of the coronavirus continue to rise there, and the county’s largest hospital is seeing a spike in hospitalizations. East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika has 20 patients hospitalized with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19. There are 21 more hospitalized patients, whom … Continued
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March 28, 2020

SEC orders schools to cancel spring football games

Auburn Athletics Director Allen Greene announced Tuesday that Auburn University has had to cancel it’s annual A-Day football scrimmage after the SEC ordered all spring athletic activities shut down. This includes not only spring football games, but also pro-days, and spring football. “I love living in Auburn. Christy and I always enjoy having the kids … Continued
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March 18, 2020

Coronavirus ends basketball tournaments and NCAA spring sports

The coronavirus has already affected the lives of people all across Alabama. It has especially impacted NCAA sports athletes and coaches. On Thursday the Southeastern Conference made the decision to cancel the SEC men’s basketball tournament just two hours before the University of Alabama was to tip-off against Tennessee. Shortly after that decision, the NCAA … Continued
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March 16, 2020

Tim James endorses Greg Shaw

Monday, Tim James Sr., former Republican candidate for Governor, announced that he is endorsing incumbent Justice Greg Shaw (R) for reelection to the Alabama Supreme Court. James said that Shaw has, “The right temperament and the level of maturity this position requires.” Associate Justice Shaw is being challenged in today’s Republican Party primary by State … Continued
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March 3, 2020

Dothan police group endorses Tuberville

Wednesday, the Dothan, Alabama Chapter of the International Brotherhood of Police Officers announced that it has endorsed former Auburn head football Coach Tommy Tuberville in his outsider bid to be elected to the U.S. Senate. “As someone who believes deeply in backing the blue, I am deeply honored to receive the backing of the men … Continued
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January 30, 2020

Alabama Farmers Federation leader John Dorrill has died

Tuesday, Alabama Farmers Federation former executive director John H. Dorrill Jr. died at his home in Montgomery. He was 90. “The Alabama Farmers Federation joins Mr. Dorrill’s family in mourning the loss of this legendary leader who throughout his life never lost his agricultural roots,” said Federation President Jimmy Parnell. “I’m not sure we’ll ever … Continued
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January 30, 2020