Health Alabama health officials issue St. Patrick’s Day warning The Alabama Department of Public Health urges against indoor gatherings and suggests celebrating virtually or within households. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 16, 2021
State Severe storms Monday and Tuesday, tornadoes possible Wednesday Storms will move into Northwest Alabama after 11 a.m. Monday, bringing potentially damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 15, 2021
Health Governor orders flags at half-staff in honor of lives lost to COVID Saturday marks one year since the state's first confirmed case. Since then, more than 10,000 Alabamians have died. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 12, 2021
Health Alabama to expand vaccine eligibility on March 22 People 55 and older and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon qualify for a vaccine. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 12, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate carries over bill to strip governor of some emergency powers Sen. Bobby Singleton expressed concern that the state Legislature didn't take COVID-19 seriously and called it a "bad bill." Eddie BurkhalterMarch 12, 2021
Health Groups call on Alabama to expand Medicaid after COVID aid brings back incentives The aid package signed into law by President Biden on Thursday removes the major barrier to expansion, advocates say. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 12, 2021
Health Advocates say at-risk people receiving at-home care need vaccines, too Those on home waiver programs would otherwise be living in nursing homes, where they would have access to vaccines. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 11, 2021
Public safety DOJ sues Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, sheriff over sexual harassment by inmates Allegations include jail administrators ignoring or losing complaints, and blaming harassment on the female officers' appearance. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 11, 2021
Legislature Bill to strengthen Alabama’s open records law carried over The bill would set time limits to respond to requests, set reasonable costs and establish an appeal process. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 11, 2021
Legislature House committee expected to vote on banning treatment for trans minors The Alabama House Health Committee on Wednesday heard from both supports and opponents of the bill. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 10, 2021