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According to Lee County Coroner Bill Harris, the male victim was pronounced dead at around 8:45 p.m. CST.

The Columbus Health Department reported 143 new cases Tuesday. Columbus Health Department officials said cases in Muscogee County continue to rise.

34-year-old Eric Tindall passed away at Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital.

Religious freedom advocates are pleased and some secular groups alarmed following a Supreme Court ruling that states must give religious schools the same access to public funding that other private schools receive.

17-year-old Aaryn Burnsed was arrested and is charged with armed robbery, aggravated assault, and home invasion. Police are working to identify two other suspects.

The statewide alert comes the day after The Montgomery Police Department asked for the public’s help finding Lesley Luna Pantaleon.

In Republican circles — with the notable exception of the man who leads the party — the debate about masks is over: It’s time to put one on.

Ahmad Ayyad went from peak physical condition and competing in obstacle races to losing 60 pounds after being hospitalized due to the coronavirus.

According to the American Medical Association, 97 percent of medical practices across the country have been negatively impacted financially because of COVID-19. An Opelika pediatrician says it’s no different in East Alabama.