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Montgomery County's COVID cases fall 31.2%; Alabama cases plummet 27.5%
The Montgomery Advertiser via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAlabama reported far fewer coronavirus cases in the week ending Sunday, adding 5,770 new cases....
'Not just a prisoner': 35-year-old man dead after assault in north Alabama prison
The Montgomery Advertiser via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAdrain Kimbrough, 35, died after an assault at Limestone Correctional Facility, just days after he...
Schools adjust COVID-19 policies
The News Courier, Athens, Ala. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAug. 18—With the Alabama Department of Public Health's shift from crisis response to disease management due to the availability of testing, vaccination, and treatment, the Limestone County School ...
Boarding school stories, underwater festival, secret museum living: News from around our 50 states
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAlabama Decatur: Abnormally dry weather in north Alabama may have ruined corn plantings and is...
Limestone NAACP honors Juneteenth with community events
The News Courier, Athens, Ala. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJun. 18—The Limestone County NAACP held their second Juneteenth Event on Saturday, with services to aid the community. "I was glad to see Alabama recognize (Juneteenth). More importantly, glad ...
Agriculture strong in the Valley, but farmers face challenges
The Decatur Daily, Ala. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 19—Farming remains an integral part of the economy in Limestone, Lawrence and Morgan counties as it accounts for close to a half-billion dollars in sales annually, but those who plant crops ...
EDITORIAL: Vaccines can help keep our children, others safe as schools start back
The News Courier, Athens, Ala. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAug. 13—After almost two and a half years, COVID-19 is still a huge part of our lives. Just look at the national numbers as of Friday, Aug. 12, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...
Decatur graduation rate above state average
The Decatur Daily, Ala. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMar. 14—Decatur City Schools' high school graduation rate for the class of 2022 ranked 2.7 percentage points higher than the state average, and other local high schools also fared well, with ...
COVID hospitalizations slightly up; health officials worry about Memorial Day spike
The Decatur Daily, Ala. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJun. 3—Local medical experts are seeing an uptick in COVID cases and fear numbers could spike from family gatherings, vacations and festivals during the Memorial Day weekend. "Two weeks ago ...
I-65 congestion up, but no relief in sight
The Decatur Daily, Ala. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOct. 19—Transportation officials and motorists agree traffic congestion along the Interstate 65 corridor in north Alabama has increased significantly, but state officials say funding for widening ...
