First – If you think you have symptoms of the novel coronavirus, call your doctor first. Do not go to the doctor’s office unless you need immediate care. You do not want to expose others to your illness and if you are well, you do not want to be exposed to someone else. Stay home unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Second – Do not go to the emergency room unless you require critical, immediate care. Emergency rooms need to serve those with the most critical needs. Do not go to the emergency room for COVID-19 testing. Third – There is a national blood shortage. If you are healthy and eligible, donate blood as soon as possible. Contact the Red Cross to find out where to donate and how to schedule an appointment. Finally – Avoid crowds of 10 or more people. Do not attend concerts, sports events, religious gatherings, movie theaters or use public transportation. People should also be at least six feet apart from one another. GRAPHIC: How to help fight COVID-19 Call doctor first Avoid emergency rooms and doctor’s offices Donate blood Avoid crowds of 10 or more people Stay 6 feet apart from others IF YOU HAVE COVID-19 SYMPTOMS, CALL YOUR DOCTOR FIRST Script: If you think you have symptoms of the novel coronavirus, call your doctor’s office first. Do not go to the emergency room or your doctor’s office without instructions from your physician. Do not go to the doctor or the emergency room for COVID-19 testing unless your doctor tells you to. Contact the Alabama Department of Public Health COVID-19 hotline to find out about testing locations and options. That number is 2-1-1. GRAPHIC: If you have COVID-19 symptoms: Call your doctor or urgent care facility FIRST Do not go to the ER unless you are critically ill Do not go to ER or doctor’s office for COVID-19 testing Call ADPH for testing locations: Dial 211

Shooting Investigation

UAB Football Player Dies After Being Shot In Gadsden

14 Aug 2020
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A UAB football player was shot Thursday night. He later died from his injuries at UAB Hospital. According to a statement from UAB, 19-year-old...
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One Confirmed Dead in Monday Night Shooting in Rome / UPDATED

02 Jun 2020
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UPDATED One person is confirmed dead in a Monday night shooting in North Rome. According to Assistant Rome City Police Chief Debbie Burnett, the...
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Gadsden Shooting Ruled A Homicide

17 May 2020
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Gadsden police are investigating a shooting that is now being ruled a homicide. Police say the shooting happened Friday on South 11th Street near...
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UPDATE| Sheriff’s Office Says One Person Is In Critical Condition Following A Shooting Incident In Centre Monday Morning

16 Mar 2020
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According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, a woman arrived at Floyd Medical Center in Centre this morning for treatment of a non-life...
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No Charges Will Be Filed In Etowah County Shooting

21 Jan 2020
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Investigators say no charges will be filed Authorities a shooting on Monday night. Officials with the sheriff’s office say the shooting happened...
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Anniston Police Searching For Suspects In The Shooting Death Of An 18 Year Old Man

11 Jan 2020
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Anniston police are looking for suspects in the shooting death of an 18-year-old man. Officers responded to the 3800 block of Noble Street...
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BREAKING NEWS| Suspect Wanted For Attempted Murder In Custody

20 Jun 2019
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Cherokee County Chief Deputy Josh Summerford says that 54 year old Michael Gilreath of Rome who was wanted for Attempted Murder was taken into...
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