Health Two Montgomery back-to-school events to offer vaccinations, give-aways The events will offer free backpacks, free tickets to the Alabama National Fair, and more after second dose. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 28, 2021
Health CDC recommends new mask guidance for vaccinated, schools as delta surges Alabama's available ICU beds on Tuesday fell below 200 for the first time since February, as cases and hospitalizations surge. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 27, 2021
Education SPLC asks federal government to act on school discipline disparities In 90 percent of infractions in Alabama, Black students were more likely to receive an out-of-school suspension than white students. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 27, 2021
Health Doctor credits vaccine in Piedmont woman’s “breakthrough” COVID case survival Carolyn Studdard's doctor told the family had the 78-year-old not been vaccinated, her case could have been much worse. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 27, 2021
Aerospace and Defense “Next” campaign highlights Alabama’s high-tech capabilities The marketing campaign features Alabama's aerospace, bioscience, hi tech and transportation manufacturing industries. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 27, 2021
Health Alabama hospitals caring for 32 children with COVID-19 on Monday There were 916 COVID-19 hospitalizations statewide on Monday, nearly doubling from the previous week. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 26, 2021
Education Ivey announces $23.5 million for state education projects The funds are to be used for infrastructure projects and upgrades. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 26, 2021
News Former Alabama prison supervisor convicted for failing to intervene in beating Willie Burks watched the handcuffed person be beaten, then afterward said "that’s fair,"according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 24, 2021
Health Feds awards $2.4 million to Alabama rural clinics to combat vaccine hesitancy The 50 rural health clinics are to use the funds to combat misinformation and boost vaccine confidence. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 23, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID hospitalizations climbing as state remains least-vaccinated "I've done all I know to do," Gov. Kay Ivey said of the state's low vaccination rate. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 23, 2021