Health Alabama schools likely added more than 10,000 COVID cases this week Public schools are seeing a surge in cases, eclipsing last year's numbers and sending many systems back to virtual learning. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 9, 2021
Health ADPH: State database cannot be used to check workers’ vaccination status The Alabama Department of Public Health warned providers against using the database to verify the vaccination status of workers. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 9, 2021
State Alabama man set to plead guilty in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot Police found a dozen Molotov cocktail explosive devices and firearms in Lonnie Coffman's truck. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 9, 2021
News Alabama lawmakers to mull prison construction with price tag unclear The proposal calls for building two new prisons for men, one women's prison, renovations to several others and the closure of four prisons. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 8, 2021
Health Moment of silence across Alabama and a call for vaccinations as COVID-19 rages The number of new infections during the last seven days of August was 231 percent higher than the same time last year. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 7, 2021
Prisons Alabama law students support new trial for man on death row The students are joined by the prosecutor in the man's trial, former Attorney General Bill Baxley and others in asking for a new trial. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 7, 2021
Health Majority of Alabamians hospitalized with COVID-19 on ventilators are unvaccinated There were 92 more patients needing ICU bed care than the state’s hospitals had formal ICU beds on Sunday. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 6, 2021
Health Gov. Kay Ivey announces federal funds to hire traveling nurses for hospitals Alabama on Thursday had 120 fewer ICU beds than patients who needed ICU care. COVID-19 continues to surge statewide. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 3, 2021
Health Over 9,000 COVID-19 cases among students, staff in Alabama schools this week The state school superintendent said some school staff have had to have police protection due to threats over COVID-19 mitigation strategies in schools. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 3, 2021
State Committee to remove racist language in Alabama’s Constitution meets The committee meets again on Oct. 13 and could vote then on recommendations to remove racist language. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 3, 2021