Public safety Families plead for changes to Alabama’s parole system Data shows a dramatic reduction in pardons and paroles, and a racial divide among who is denied. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 2, 2021
Health Lawmaker pre-files bill to let parents opt out from school mask mandates The bill was filed on a day when Alabama had 92 fewer ICU beds statewide than patients needing that care. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 2, 2021
Health Statewide moment of silence for those lost to COVID-19 set for Tuesday There have been 12,291 COVID-19 deaths and more than 704,000 cases in Alabama. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 1, 2021
Health Calhoun County Schools going virtual due to COVID cases among adults, children "The inability to find substitutes for our adults has led us to this decision," said superintendent Donald Turner in a message to parents. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 30, 2021
Health Monoclonal antibody treatment expanding in Alabama The treatments can cut the chance of hospitalization by 70 percent, but state medical providers are struggling to meet the demand. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 29, 2021
Health Alabama sees mobile morgues, more federal medical teams as COVID surges “I don't know how much longer we're gonna be able to do this," said Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris Eddie BurkhalterAugust 27, 2021
National Gov. Kay Ivey remarks on the death of U.S. troops in Afghanistan At least 12 U.S. troops were killed and at least 15 wounded in a suicide attack that also killed many Afghan civilians. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 27, 2021
Health Alabama schools see 700 percent increase in student cases over last year There have been 5,571 cases among students 5-17 the first week of school year, compared to just more than 700 last year. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 26, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 case data unclear due to “technical difficulties” ADPH hasn’t updated the state’s numbers at least four times since July 20, citing similar technical problems. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 25, 2021
Health Web discussion Thursday re: monoclonal antibody treatments, vaccines Speakers will include State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris and UAB's Dr. Michael Saag. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 25, 2021