Health UAB doctor to public on surging COVID-19: “Don’t give up on us. We’re tired.” The head of UAB's emergency management committee said hospitals across the state are seeing increases in COVID-19 hospitalizations. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 20, 2020
Health Alabama Hospital Association president: COVID-19 “utterly out of control” Not since Aug. 14, during the state’s summer peak, has Alabama had such a high number of hospitalizations. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 20, 2020
News Special waterfowl hunting days announced for youth, veterans and active military personnel On those days, military personnel on active duty, veterans and youth under age 16 who are accompanied by a licensed adult hunter may hunt... Brandon MoseleyNovember 20, 2020
News CDC urges families to limit the number of people gathering for Thanksgiving The CDC is encouraging families to stay home as much as possible over the holiday weekend and avoid spreading the coronavirus. Brandon MoseleyNovember 20, 2020
News Poor People’s Campaign to hold caravan to mourn COVID deaths, demand smooth transition of power Leaders of the Poor People's Campaign will lead protestors in a motorcar caravan. Brandon MoseleyNovember 20, 2020
Health Health officials plan for vaccines but urge public to wear masks, social distance The arrival of a vaccine doesn’t mean the fight is over, public health experts said this week. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 19, 2020
Opinion Opinion | 400 years later, the Pilgrim story is more relevant than ever "I think that giving thanks for the land that we call home is especially important this year." Robert AderholtNovember 19, 2020
Health Alabama seeing “borderline out-of-control” community spread, UAB expert says An infectious disease expert at UAB described the state's high positivity rate as a sign of uncontrolled community transmission. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 18, 2020
Economy Applications open the Livestock Auction Market Direct Payment Program, Poultry Processor Reimbursement Program Each program will assist Alabama’s agriculture with costs associated with disruptions experienced due to COVID-19. Brandon MoseleyNovember 17, 2020
Health Alabama sets new record high 7-day average of daily cases Over the last seven days, Alabama has reported a record-breaking 14,375 cases. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 16, 2020