Congress Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act The bill seeks to expand resources offered by the federal government for expecting and postpartum mothers. Wesley WalterMay 7, 2025
Health Number of children hospitalized with COVID-19 in Alabama increasing Alabama's COVID-19 hospitalizations have increased nearly 200 percent in three weeks as the delta variant increases. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 22, 2021
Health UA campuses returning to in-person, but faculty “disturbed” by low vaccination rates The university system pledges to do everything it can to encourage students to get the shot. Micah DanneyJuly 21, 2021
Health Brooks: Unvaccinated soldiers at Fort Rucker shouldn’t be required to wear masks Anyone in uniform who is unmasked is currently required to provide proof of having received a vaccination. Brandon MoseleyJuly 21, 2021
Health Alabama COVID hospitalizations, new cases rising as delta variant spikes The CDC on Tuesday said the more contagious delta variant made up more than 83 percent of new cases in the U.S. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 20, 2021
Health Gov. Kay Ivey: Kids should return to class in person, no mask mandates The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday recommended universal masking in schools for those over two. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 19, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations up more than 100 percent UAB's Dr. David Kimberlin warns that without more vaccinations Alabama could see another surge. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 19, 2021
Health At least one of nine COVID-hospitalized children in Alabama on a ventilator As the delta variant spreads, Alabama's COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 16, 2021
Health Unmasked Fort Rucker service members must show proof of vaccination The U.S. Army Post commanding general said the move is needed due to rising rates of COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 15, 2021
Health Southern Research neuroscience lab wins grant to advance Parkinson’s, ALS study The grants include $3.3 million to study Parkinson’s and $594,000 for research related to frontotemporal dementia. StaffJuly 15, 2021
Health Alabama health clinics get $10.3 million in federal aid to combat COVID-19 The funds will be used to expand testing and mitigation efforts. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 14, 2021