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Tensions are rising over how COVID-19 started and how fast it spread. President Trump and his team are at Camp David thi...
05/03/2020
As states remain divided over re-opening, White House may be toughening response to China

Tensions are rising over how COVID-19 started and how fast it spread. President Trump and his team are at Camp David this weekend as a leaked intelligence report lays out a case against China.

WASHINGTON (SBG) – From the beaches to the desert to the state Capitol, what's playing out in the state of California is illustrating a dilemma playing out nationwide: the governor’s orders clashing with the will of some residents. (Video: Sinclair Broadcast Group) In Palm Springs, CA, o...

The family took him to Children’s of Alabama where he is being treated and in critical condition.
05/03/2020
Child shot in Western Hills mall parking lot

The family took him to Children’s of Alabama where he is being treated and in critical condition.

A child is in critical condition after being shot in the Western Hills Mall Parking lot Saturday morning. Jefferson County investigators say the 4-year-old was taken by family to Children's of Alabama. According to witness statements, the child was in the backseat with his siblings. A younger siblin...

A fun day on the Cahaba River quickly became frightening for 10 people and a dog who were pulled out of the water on Sat...
05/03/2020
5 children, a dog and five adults rescued from Cahaba River

A fun day on the Cahaba River quickly became frightening for 10 people and a dog who were pulled out of the water on Saturday night by rescuers.

A fun day on the Cahaba River quickly became frightening for 10 people and a dog who were pulled out of the Cahaba River on Saturday night. Irondale Fire Chief Joshua McDaniel says five children and five adults were rescued. He says they got a call shortly before 7 p. m. about a group of folks stran...

05/03/2020
Father teaches son financial literacy

Father teaches his son about financial subjects such as assets, liabilities, entrepreneurship, stocks, real estate as well as staying out of debt.

05/03/2020

TODAY IN HISTORY: President Obama announces the death of Osama bin Laden. The Al Quaeda leader was killed by US Special Forces on May 2, 2011.

Senator Mitt Romney wants to give America's essential workers a $12 per hour bonus during May, June, and July. Thoughts?
05/03/2020
Mitt Romney proposes giving essential workers a $12/hr bonus for next 3 months

Senator Mitt Romney wants to give America's essential workers a $12 per hour bonus during May, June, and July. Thoughts?

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KUTV) — Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) wants to give America's essential workers a $12 per hour bonus during May, June, and July. Called "Patriot Pay," the bill would "help compensate" essential workers who are at greater risk of getting COVID-19. Romney spoke to Utah media a...

Texas hit a third straight day of more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases Saturday as the state charged into its first wee...
05/03/2020
Texas tops 1,000 new cases for third straight day

Texas hit a third straight day of more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases Saturday as the state charged into its first weekend of re-opening the economy with residents allowed to go back to malls, restaurants, movie theaters and retail stores in limited numbers.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas hit a third straight day of more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases Saturday as the state charged into its first weekend of re-opening the economy with residents allowed to go back to malls, restaurants, movie theaters and retail stores in limited numbers. State health...

Confirmed cases have jumped in the last 24 hours by nearly 600 statewide, according to the Alabama Department of Public ...
05/02/2020
COVID-19 in Alabama summary for May 2nd | Over 7,600 cases; 592 new cases since yesterday

Confirmed cases have jumped in the last 24 hours by nearly 600 statewide, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.

5:30 PM: There are 7,611 cases statewide with 288 deaths. There's been nearly 600 new cases reported since 5:00 p. m. Friday. Mobile County still leads the state in cases and deaths, followed by Jefferson County. On Friday, there were more than 2,300 people with COVID-19 in Alabama who were no longe...

A GoFundMe has been set up for the family of an 11-year-old boy who was killed in an apparent hunting accident on Friday...
05/02/2020
GoFundMe set up for boy killed in hunting accident in Jefferson County

A GoFundMe has been set up for the family of an 11-year-old boy who was killed in an apparent hunting accident on Friday in Pinson.

A GoFundMe has been set up for the family of an 11-year-old boy who was shot and killed in an apparent hunting accident. The fundraiser identified the boy asTroy Ellis. RELATED >>> 11-year-old killed in apparent hunting accident in Pinson. The shooting happened near the 9000 block of Cedar Mountain....

UPDATE: Police say she has been located safe in Kentucky.------AMBER ALERT: Alabama state police have issued a Child Abd...
05/02/2020
Amber Alert issued for 6-year-old from Centreville

UPDATE: Police say she has been located safe in Kentucky.
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AMBER ALERT: Alabama state police have issued a Child Abduction Emergency for a 6-year-old girl. She is believed to be in extreme danger.

The State of Alabama has issued a Child Abduction Emergency, Amber Alert. The Centreville Police Department and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency asks for your assistance in locating Miy’Angel Crutchfield, black female, 6 years of age, she is missing two front teeth and her hair is half braid...

Princeton Baptist Medical Center has the highest score in the area and St. Vincent's Birmingham has the lowest.
05/02/2020
Birmingham-area hospitals get graded on patient safety

Princeton Baptist Medical Center has the highest score in the area and St. Vincent's Birmingham has the lowest.

The Leapfrog Group released the hospital patient safety grades for hospitals across the country for Spring 2020. The grades for the major hospitals in the greater Birmingham area and surrounding areas in the state range from A's to D's, with Princeton Baptist Medical Center having the highest score....

Each worker will get $3,750 per year of service, in addition to bonuses based on the number of years they worked for the...
05/02/2020
Goodyear union votes to permanently close Gadsden tire plant

Each worker will get $3,750 per year of service, in addition to bonuses based on the number of years they worked for the company.

A majority of the union workers at the 90-year-old Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company have voted to take buyouts offered by the company, after plans were announced last week to close the plant. RELATED >>> Goodyear plans to permanently close Gadsden tire plant. The union voted 375 to 107 to accept the...

The state labor department says their system wasn’t set up for the unprecedented COVID-19 demand and quickly became over...
05/02/2020
Alabamians frustrated over late unemployment checks. What's being done?

The state labor department says their system wasn’t set up for the unprecedented COVID-19 demand and quickly became overwhelmed. But, they say the department is working every day to streamline the process so you can get your money as quickly as possible.

The Alabama Department of Labor said 420,000 people have filed claims for unemployment benefits as a result of the economic fallout from COVID-19The department said 78 percent of claims have been processed, but thousands are still waiting. Jerry and Lisa Nelems filed for state unemployment benefits....

05/02/2020
Hibachi at home

Since Hibachi grills across the nation are closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, this husband decided to be creative and cook Hibachi-style for his wife at home.

05/02/2020
Cinderella surprise

Cinderella strolled by a neighborhood in Florida and brought a much needed surprise and cheer to residents stuck at home in quarantine.

05/02/2020
Hypersonic weapons test

The Air Force recently conducted a hypersonic weapons test at the Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico.

GREAT JOB! 7-year-old Callan is doing his part to give back to the community and make sure everyone has food on the tabl...
05/02/2020
Etowah County boy holds birthday canned food drive for those in need

GREAT JOB! 7-year-old Callan is doing his part to give back to the community and make sure everyone has food on the table.

A little boy in Etowah County has big intentions to help those in need right now. 7 year-old Callan Lett in Southside decided to do his part to give back to the community to make sure everyone has food to put on the table. Normally Callan spends a lot of his time on his dirt bike, but since it's bee...

05/02/2020
Baby beats coronavirus

Baby Erin recently beat COVID-19 at just six months old and received a guard of honor for her amazing accomplishment in England.

Everyone attending court in the city of Anniston will be required to wear a face mask after it reopens this month.
05/02/2020
Anyone attending court in Anniston will be required to wear a face covering

Everyone attending court in the city of Anniston will be required to wear a face mask after it reopens this month.

Eberyone attending court in the city of Anniston will be required to wear a face vcoverinbg of some kind when courts reopen on May 19. Jackson Hodges, the public information officer for the city made the announcement on Friday. Seating in court will also be limited to the defendant, victim, and/or w...

GRIM NEW NUMBERS: Roughly one out of five nursing home residents statewide who tested positive for the coronavirus has d...
05/02/2020
1 out of every 5 nursing home residents in Alabama infected with COVID-19 have died

GRIM NEW NUMBERS: Roughly one out of five nursing home residents statewide who tested positive for the coronavirus has died.

According to health officials, nursing homes and assisted living facilities are most at risk for the spread of COVID-19, and a new look at the numbers shows it. With 24,500 nursing home residents statewide, nursing homes are taking precautions, screening every employee everyday they come into work.....

Trattoria Pizza opened its doors to dine-in customers Friday morning, an hour later it was shut down by state health dep...
05/02/2020
Alabama health department shuts down restaurant after it defies COVID-19 health orders

Trattoria Pizza opened its doors to dine-in customers Friday morning, an hour later it was shut down by state health department inspectors.

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — Trattoria Pizza and Italian Restaurant on Highway 31 in Spanish Fort defied Governor Kay Ivey’s order Friday and opened onsite dining this morning. An hour later, it was shut down by inspectors from the state health department. Trattoria is owned by NBC15&rs...

Restaurants at the mall will be carryout or curbside pickup only.
05/02/2020
Riverchase Galleria set to reopen Tuesday, May 5

Restaurants at the mall will be carryout or curbside pickup only.

The Riverchase Galleria announced they will reopen their doors to shoppers on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. “We anticipate that the Mall’s food-use tenants may continue to operate for carryout and delivery service. Public access to interior-Mall businesses, which can operate under the Order, wil...

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Little girl doesn't want to be bothered by her brother
Little girl doesn't want to be bothered by her brother

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Girl walks 2.6 miles per day to raise money for charity.
Girl walks 2.6 miles per day to raise money for charity.

As a part of the "2.6 Challenge," where people are creating challenges around the numbers 2 and 6, this little is fundraising for LimbPower by walking 2.6 miles a day.

Dog gets puppy friend for birthday
Dog gets puppy friend for birthday

Dog gets puppy friend for birthday

President George W. Bush message to the American people
President George W. Bush message to the American people

A message to the American people from Former President George W. Bush 🔊🇺🇸 Video: George W. Bush Presidential Center

Atlanta flyover for first responders
Atlanta flyover for first responders

The Air Force Thunderbirds and Navy Blue Angels fly over metro Atlanta Saturday, putting on a show to pay tribute to those keeping us safe. https://bit.ly/2SotNEH

Father teaches son financial literacy
Father teaches son financial literacy

Father teaches his son about financial subjects such as assets, liabilities, entrepreneurship, stocks, real estate as well as staying out of debt.

Florida lawyer dresses as the Grim Reaper to protest the reopening of beaches.
Florida lawyer dresses as the Grim Reaper to protest the reopening of beaches.

Florida lawyer dresses as the Grim Reaper to protest the reopening of beaches.

Boy with cerebral palsy walks on the treadmill
Boy with cerebral palsy walks on the treadmill

"We got a treadmill for Kason to start working on for physical therapy and he just tried it out for the first time and he did great!" - Tiera Richburg

LIVE: People gather on the beach in Dauphin Island
LIVE: People gather on the beach in Dauphin Island

LIVE LOOK: People are enjoying the beach at Dauphin Island, Alabama after some COVID-19 restrictions were relaxed yesterday. Stream: Holiday Isle Properties More coronavirus news: https://bit.ly/2KTrHs9

Big lines at Birmingham courthouse downtown after easing of Covid19
Big lines at Birmingham courthouse downtown after easing of Covid19

There was a long line outside of the courthouse in downtown Birmingham for people looking to renew their vehicle registrationafter some COVID-19 restrictions were relaxed on Friday

Austin Park Ranger pushed into the water
Austin Park Ranger pushed into the water

OUTRAGEOUS: 25-year-old Brandon Hicks is accused of pushing a Texas Park Ranger into the water after he approached a group at Common Fords Park that wasn't practicing proper social distancing https://bit.ly/3bQc80h

Hibachi at home
Hibachi at home

Since Hibachi grills across the nation are closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, this husband decided to be creative and cook Hibachi-style for his wife at home.

State pulls restaurant license after owner defies 'Stay Healthier at Home' order
State pulls restaurant license after owner defies 'Stay Healthier at Home' order

Defying the governor and coronavirus, a Maine restaurant owner opened his restaurant to dine-in customers despite the order not to, and lost his business license. https://bit.ly/2YnyySI

Hypersonic weapons test
Hypersonic weapons test

The Air Force recently conducted a hypersonic weapons test at the Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico.

Baby beats coronavirus
Baby beats coronavirus

Baby Erin recently beat COVID-19 at just six months old and received a guard of honor for her amazing accomplishment in England.

Cinderella surprise
Cinderella surprise

Cinderella strolled by a neighborhood in Florida and brought a much needed surprise and cheer to residents stuck at home in quarantine.

Patient, who was on a ventilator for 20 days, leaves the hospital
Patient, who was on a ventilator for 20 days, leaves the hospital

A miracle patient, who was on a ventilator for 20 days, is being released from Northeast Baptist Hospital with a celebration today.

President Trump participates in a Presidential Recognition Ceremony: Hard Work, Heroism, and Hope
President Trump participates in a Presidential Recognition Ceremony: Hard Work, Heroism, and Hope

HAPPENING NOW: President Trump participates in a ceremony: "Hard Work, Heroism, and Hope"

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany gives her first briefing amidst the coronavirus outbreak.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany gives her first briefing amidst the coronavirus outbreak.

HAPPENING NOW: White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany gives her first briefing amidst the coronavirus outbreak.

Jefferson County Unified Command Center hosts news conference on COVID-19 updates
Jefferson County Unified Command Center hosts news conference on COVID-19 updates

Jefferson County Unified Command Center holds news conference with Dept. of Public Health, Emergency Management Agency, and UAB Medicine on COVID-19

The World Health Organization gives a briefing on the coronavirus outbreak.
The World Health Organization gives a briefing on the coronavirus outbreak.

LIVE NOW: The World Health Organization gives a briefing on the coronavirus outbreak.

LIVE: NY Gov. Cuomo News Briefing On Coronavirus
LIVE: NY Gov. Cuomo News Briefing On Coronavirus

HAPPENING NOW: New York Gov. Cuomo holds news briefing with updates on coronavirus

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis holds a press conference regarding COVID-19 at Little Talbot Island State Park
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis holds a press conference regarding COVID-19 at Little Talbot Island State Park

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis holds a press conference regarding COVID-19 at Little Talbot Island State Park. https://bit.ly/2VF3I6j Watch non-stop coronavirus coverage here: http://bit.ly/2Q9gFSI

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio gives an update on the coronavirus outbreak.
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio gives an update on the coronavirus outbreak.

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio gives an update on the coronavirus outbreak. https://bit.ly/2VF3I6j Watch the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak here: http://bit.ly/2Q9gFSI

Friday's extensive coverage of the coronavirus outbreak with Lindsey Mastis
Friday's extensive coverage of the coronavirus outbreak with Lindsey Mastis

Friday's extensive coverage of the coronavirus outbreak with Lindsey Mastis. https://bit.ly/2VF3I6j

People hit Orange Beach immediately as Alabama beaches reopen.
People hit Orange Beach immediately as Alabama beaches reopen.

People hit Orange Beach immediately as Alabama beaches reopen. Do you think it's too soon?

Boy returns home after beatng covid-19 and cancer just in time for this birthday!
Boy returns home after beatng covid-19 and cancer just in time for this birthday!

Boy returns home after beatng covid-19 and cancer just in time for this birthday!

Dog in a duck hat
Dog in a duck hat

Just a cute dog hanging out while wearing a duck hat.

Eagle rescue in Minnesota
Eagle rescue in Minnesota

An injured bald eagle suffered an injury to his wing and had to be rescued by a deputy in Chisago County, Minnesota.

Bear takes a stroll
Bear takes a stroll

This bear is taking a stroll in a New Hampshire yard.

Magical unicorn birthday parade
Magical unicorn birthday parade

This little girl had a unicorn themed birthday parade. 🦄🎂

73-year-old covid-19 patient is welcomed back home after spending a month in the hospital, battling the disease.
73-year-old covid-19 patient is welcomed back home after spending a month in the hospital, battling the disease.

73-year-old covid-19 patient is welcomed back home after spending a month in the hospital, battling the disease.

BPD investigation Sunday
BPD investigation Sunday

BREAKING: Birmingham Police are investigating the shooting of a toddler at the 1200 block of 12th Street N. https://bit.ly/2VDbeyC

Large alligator spotted in Southwest Florida
Large alligator spotted in Southwest Florida

CHECK IT OUT! Florida Highway Patrol Troopers came across this fella on Sunday morning. (Video courtesy FHP) Read more: https://bit.ly/2VSkFJa

Happy birthday first lady Melania Trump
Happy birthday first lady Melania Trump

First Lady Melania Trump turns 50 today.

WATCH LIVE: Governor DeSantis holds a press conference regarding COVID-19 at Orlando Health.
WATCH LIVE: Governor DeSantis holds a press conference regarding COVID-19 at Orlando Health.

HAPPENING NOW: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference regarding COVID-19

NY Governor Cuomo Holds Briefing on COVID-19 Response
NY Governor Cuomo Holds Briefing on COVID-19 Response

HAPPENING NOW: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives a daily update on the COVID-19 response. More coronavirus news: https://bit.ly/2UACSM1

Actor Tom Hanks sends typewriter to bullied boy named 'Corona'
Actor Tom Hanks sends typewriter to bullied boy named 'Corona'

Actor Tom Hanks sends a typewriter to a bullied boy named 'Corona' https://bit.ly/3ePs4BL

Albino deer in Minneosta
Albino deer in Minneosta

Albino deer caught on camera in Minnesota

Dog jumps through tree
Dog jumps through tree

This dog is ready for the olympics.

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Is there information out there about Covid cases by zip code in Jefferson County?
HollyGreen a wonderful Christian lady in Randolph wrote this on her facebook today. She is a beautician at City Barber Shop in Clanton normally, but, since Corona this has been her life. I believe she deserves a great recognition for all her hard work🇺🇸🇺🇸😇🙏. I am taking a break from making mask in hoping I can go back to work May 15.I have some things I need to do like paint my porch and rails .I also need to clean my flowers beds and make Lizzy some curtains.If I have time to start back before work I will post it.I have made over 200.I donated all and thanks to the people that donated to me.
Is it just a little ironic that this happens the same day Alabama comes off house arrest
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Has anyone taken a look into the lack of support and payout from ADOL. There are many unhappy people over on their page.
Check out these useful tips for disease prevention. May everyone stay safe and healthy. http://www.icday.org/EP/EN/ep.html
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Someone sent these to myself and my pharmacy team today! This is the sweetest thing! We were all talking today about how much the masks were hurting ours ears and I guess God knew what we needed! There is no return address so please let us know if anyone knows who is sending them so we can thank them!
Tara Reade needs to be heard and believed!! "Women should be believed." — Joe Biden, January 2018
Saw that a bunch of your news personalities were hosting a huge party over the weekend. I guess social distancing is only for the optics of a broadcast. Kind of stupid for your team to be broadcasting from their homes and pretend to be sheltering in place only then to head out to loft parties downtown. While the rest of us are making sacrifices, your news and traffic girls are partying like they’re in Vegas.