Jefferson County Schools chooses virtual learning option for first 9 weeks of fall school year

Jefferson County Schools on Tuesday announced it has chosen the virtual learning option for the first nine weeks of the fall school year. Top Featured Tags: – Alabama News Press Release Distribution Service

Auburn University’s first Black student finally receives master’s degree

Dr. Harold Franklin, a Talladega native, finally received his master’s degree from Auburn University last week by mail. Top Featured Tags: – Alabama News Press Release Distribution Service

SEC announces new preseason football practice schedule for 2020

The Southeastern Conference today announced adjusted dates for preseason football activities for SEC schools with the first allowable practice now scheduled for August 17. Top Featured Tags: – Alabama News Press Release Distribution Service

Secretary of State recommends filing absentee ballot immediately

“The ballot is not going to change between today and November 3,” Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill says. “No one should wait until four or five days before the election to request an absentee ballot.” Top Featured Tags: – Alabama News Press Release Distribution Service

What you need to know about COVID-19: US enters ‘new phase’ of pandemic as cases rise in urban and rural areas

“What we are seeing today is different from March and April. It is extraordinarily widespread,” Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, said. Top Featured Tags: – Alabama News Press Release Distribution Service

Virus relief bill remains up in air as negotiations resume

Negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill are set to resume, but the path forward promises to be challenging. Top Featured Tags: – Alabama News Press Release Distribution Service

Spotty storms for central Alabama; tracking Isaias

Drier air is settling into central Alabama, bringing down rain chances over the next few days. Isaias will approach the Carolina coast Monday. Top Featured Tags: – Alabama News Press Release Distribution Service

UAB police sergeant loses battle with COVID-19

Sgt. Parnell Guyton died today, after a months-long battle with COVID-19. Top Featured Tags: – Alabama News Press Release Distribution Service

Here’s what doctors advise to keep kids wearing their masks

“If they have a favorite doll or a favorite stuffed animal, letting them put a mask on [it] because a lot of young children like to take care of their toys the same way we take care of them,” a doctor says. Top Featured Tags: – Alabama News Press Release Distribution Service

Most spots dry Sunday afternoon, tracking Isaias

Drier air is settling into Alabama, bringing down rain chances over the next few days. Isaias nears the Florida east coast on Sunday. Top Featured Tags: – Alabama News Press Release Distribution Service

What your reaction to mosquito bites says about you

Could you have a mosquito bite allergy? Top Featured Tags: – Alabama News Press Release Distribution Service

‘Making people smile’: Couple uses figurines to recreate ‘Toy Story’ scenes on roof

A couple in California is going “to infinity and beyond,” to spread smiles in their neighborhood during the coronavirus pandemic. Top Featured Tags: – Alabama News Press Release Distribution Service

Midair collision kills 7 in Alaska, including state lawmaker

Two small planes collided in the air in Alaska on Friday, killing all seven people on both aircraft, including a state representative from the area, state troopers said. Top Featured Tags: – Alabama News Press Release Distribution Service

Homewood stylist fighting for state law to protect people who wear natural hairstyles

A nationwide movement is happening to end race-based discrimination toward people who wear their hair naturally. Top Featured Tags: – Alabama News Press Release Distribution Service

What you need to know about COVID-19: ‘Impossible to predict’ how long pandemic will last, Fauci says

As parents and school districts weigh their choices, state officials are strategizing how to reverse climbing infection numbers. Top Featured Tags: – Alabama News Press Release Distribution Service

Ellen DeGeneres apologizes to show’s staff amid workplace inquiry

Ellen DeGeneres apologized to the staff of her daytime TV talk show amid an internal company investigation of complaints of a difficult and unfair workplace. Top Featured Tags: – Alabama News Press Release Distribution Service

‘Mama Bear’s home’: Woman reunited with stolen teddy bear containing a recording of her dying mother

The 28-year-old said that two good Samaritans returned the bear to her in perfect condition. Top Featured Tags: – Alabama News Press Release Distribution Service

President Trump floats election ‘delay’ amid claims of voting fraud

President Donald Trump is for the first time floating a “delay” to November’s presidential election, as he makes unsubstantiated allegations that increased mail-in voting will result in fraud. Top Featured Tags: – Alabama News Press Release Distribution Service

Tropical Storm Isaias forms, could run into Florida

Tropical Storm Isaias formed Wednesday night, and it’s projected to go straight up Florida. Top Featured Tags: – Alabama News Press Release Distribution Service

Boaz High School teammates come together to help a player in need

The players pooled their money, went shopping and picked out the bike themselves Top Featured Tags: – Alabama News Press Release Distribution Service

Police search for missing Alabama woman whose toddler was found in Florida

Florida police are searching for an Alabama woman who may be the mother of a toddler found alone in Miramar, Florida Top Featured Tags: – Alabama News Press Release Distribution Service

Amid raging house fire and exploding bullets, firefighters rescue baby kitten from blaze

The resident escaped and was taken to the hospital for treatment. But their kitten was still missing inside. Top Featured Tags: – Alabama News Press Release Distribution Service

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