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JSU student being tested for coronavirus. Classes move online Friday

A Jacksonville State University student was being tested for coronavirus and all class begining Friday would move online, the university announced Thursday.  “The student felt ill Sunday evening after returning from out-of-state,” the university said in a statement.  Since falling ill the student visited three locations on campus  – the weight training area at Kennamer … Continued
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March 13, 2020

Jones, colleagues introduce bipartisan bill to address medical supply vulnerability due to COVID-19

U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Ala., alongside a bipartisan group of his colleagues, has introduced legislation to safeguard America’s medical supply chain and address shortages due to the United States’ dependence on foreign-made medical equipment.   Approximately 40 percent of finished drugs and 80 percent of active pharmaceutical ingredients are manufactured overseas, primarily from China and … Continued
March 13, 2020
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Let’s hope this isn’t the new normal

This is Friday the 13th, and bad luck is certainly on tap for Alabama, the United States, and the rest of the world. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is wreaking havoc. This may be overreaction, but a March without any madness? A stock market that loses big chunks of itself almost daily? No spring training for … Continued
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March 13, 2020

Barry Moore says he supports Trump’s effort to fight the coronavirus

Wednesday, Congressional candidate former State Representative Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) expressed his confidence in the President’s announced plans to help Americans weather the COVID-19 pandemic. “This President is once again showing great leadership, as he has since this crisis began,” Rep. Moore said. “His actions early on to restrict travel into this country from China are … Continued
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March 12, 2020
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Alabama Secretary of State issues response to Coronavirus preparation

Last week, Alabama witnessed what may yet be another record voter turnout during a Presidential Preference Primary Election, as our state has seen over the last four major elections. With the severe weather and looming threat of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), more than 33 percent of all eligible Alabamians still participated in the Super Tuesday election. … Continued
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March 12, 2020