Doug Jones under consideration as Biden’s attorney general
USA Today reports that President-elect Joe Biden is considering U.S. Sen. Doug Jones to head the U.S. Department of Justice.
University of Alabama
Auburn, Alabama, Troy and UAB games canceled or postponed because of COVID-19
Four SEC games have had to be rescheduled due to surging coronavirus cases on university campuses.
Alabama vs. LSU game postponed
LSU lacked the minimum number of scholarship players to be able to field a team.
Auburn vs. Mississippi State game postponed
The University of Alabama vs. LSU game is also very much in jeopardy due to a COVID-19 outbreak at LSU.
At least 248 COVID deaths reported in Alabama in October
The cumulative death toll in Alabama has risen by 248 to 2,788 in October and by 124 in the last week alone.
Saban tests negative for coronavirus, cleared to coach
Saban has been cleared to be on the field coaching Saturday’s football game against the University of Georgia.
Jacksonville State head football coach tests positive for the coronavirus
“I was notified that I received a positive during the most recent round of COVID testing,” Grass said in a statement.
Researchers seeking Birmingham area veterans for survey, needs assessment
Veterans interested in taking part in this assessment are encouraged to fill out the survey by Nov. 14.
Saban, AD Byrne test positive for COVID-19
Nick Saban has tested positive for COVID-19. The University of Alabama released a statement late Wednesday afternoon confirming that Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne both tested positive for the virus and were currently self-quarantining at their homes. The university said Saban and Byrne were the only known positive tests at this point. “I found … Continued
UA partners with Alabama Power and Techstars on energy-focused accelerator
The EnergyTech accelerator organization will support startups in energy technology and advance the University of Alabama’s educational and research mission.