Health Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts In light of dwindling rural healthcare access, an Auburn University program is seeking to use emerging technologies to fill gaps. Wesley Walter10 hours ago
State AG’s office tosses charges against pharmacist, opens investigation into Pharmacy Board AG Steve Marshall dismissed charges against pharmacist Billy East and announced an investigation into the Pharmacy Board's actions in the case. Josh MoonSeptember 8, 2022
Prisons Elmore warden arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence Jeffery Baldwin, a warden at Elmore Correctional Facility, was arrested in Cullman on Aug. 30 for suspicion of driving under the influence. John H. GlennSeptember 8, 2022
Prisons Incarcerated man at St. Clair Correctional Facility dies in hospice care Charles Eugene Fortenberry, 74, who was serving a life sentence, died in hospice care Sunday. John H. GlennSeptember 8, 2022
Health Marshall declares intent to enforce abortion ban against VA doctors The VA is allowing abortions to be provided even in states that have made the procedure illegal. Jacob HolmesSeptember 7, 2022
Health New omicron-specific COVID boosters coming to Alabama UAB vaccine expert Dr. Paul Goepfert said the new boosters give recipients their best chance to avoid infection and hospitalizations. Jacob HolmesSeptember 6, 2022
Health Alabama COVID positivity rate falls below 20 percent The percentage of positive COVID-19 tests reported to ADPH is now 19.4 percent, the lowest state positivity rate since mid-June. John H. GlennSeptember 6, 2022
State VA hospitals to offer abortion services in Alabama, other states VA officials said they felt compelled to offer the services for the first time to protect their beneficiaries and employees. Josh MoonSeptember 6, 2022
State Owners show off electric vehicles at Gulf Coast Motor Show The Mobile-based Drive Electric Alabama chapter participated in the Gulf Coast Motor Show on Saturday at The Grounds in Mobile. StaffSeptember 6, 2022
Prisons Two incarcerated men die in Jefferson County ADOC facilities Another incarcerated man was revived after a near-fatal overdose. John H. GlennSeptember 5, 2022
Prisons Committee OKs contract renewal with prison health provider Wexford Health Services The $117,800,000 contract is for roughly six months until the ADOC can develop and release a new competitive RFP process. John H. GlennSeptember 2, 2022