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Remembering songwriter John Prine who died this week

Tuesday, song writing legend John Prine died from coronavirus complications. John Prine was a singer-songwriter who wrote such songs as “Angel from Montgomery,” “Sam Stone,” “Hello in There” and scores of other tunes. He was 73. The family announced in March that he had tested positive for COVID-19. He was hospitalized on March 26 and … Continued
April 10, 2020

CDC provides guidance for cloth masks

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that Americans wear masks when they go out to ward against the spread of the coronavirus. On Wednesday the CDC issued guidance for cloth masks, which many Americans are making themselves to protect against the virus. The CDC said that a cloth mask should fit … Continued
April 9, 2020

CDC recommends cloth masks to prevent spread

President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing a mask to fight the spread of the coronavirus. “The CDC is advising the use of non-medical, cloth-based coverings as a voluntarily public health measure,” Trump said during his daily briefing on the health crisis. The president insisted that … Continued
April 6, 2020

Shelby, Jones vote for $2 trillion Senate coronavirus relief package

Wednesday night, both U.S. Senators Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, and Doug Jones, D-Alabama, praised Senate passage of HR748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This major legislation contains $2 trillion in funding that both the Senate and White House claim would bring critical relief and provide resources to the American people during the … Continued
March 26, 2020

Alabama Republicans upset with Jones’ “no” vote on coronavirus stimulus bill

Alabama Republican leaders on Monday condemned U.S. Sen. Doug Jones’ procedural vote to prevent the coronavirus stimulus bill from coming to a vote. On Sunday, Democrats blocked action on the comprehensive stimulus package — the third of the legislative response to the coronavirus outbreak. The bill is still being negotiated and the vote was not … Continued
March 24, 2020

Famed singer Kenny Rogers has died

Famed singer, songwriter, actor, and businessman Kenneth Ray Rogers died Friday. He was 81. Rogers was elected to the County Music Hall of Fame in 2013. Rogers is best known as a country music star; but his career ran the gamut from country to pop to an early career that included jazz, folk, and rock … Continued
March 23, 2020

Controversy over administration’s prayers for divine intervention in coronavirus crisis

Whether or not the president and vice president should be praying out loud during the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis has become a partisan issue. After Vice President Mike Pence began a meeting of the COVID-19 task force early in March with a prayer, he was mocked by some national pundits. National Trump Finance Committee member Perry … Continued
March 19, 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
March 16, 2020