Health Alabama mask order to expire Friday along with most other mandates Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris encouraged the continued wearing of masks after the order expires. Eddie BurkhalterApril 7, 2021
Elections Gubernatorial candidate Dean Odle to speak to Cleburne County GOP Gubernatorial candidate Dean Odle is the pastor of Fire and Grace Church in the Auburn-Opelika area. Brandon MoseleyApril 6, 2021
Health Alabama opening COVID-19 vaccines to all 16 and older beginning Monday State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the state has an "available supply" of vaccines, which prompted the decision. Eddie BurkhalterApril 2, 2021
Health State health officer: Alabama ranks last in COVID vaccinations due to slow start Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the state will likely open eligibility to all before May 1. Eddie BurkhalterApril 2, 2021
Legislature Senate OKs bill to allow churches, businesses to remain open during pandemic The bill would allow businesses and places of worship to remain open if they follow the guidelines set for other businesses. Eddie BurkhalterApril 2, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased last week 76 percent of the claims were estimated to be related to COVID-19, the Labor Department said. Micah DanneyApril 2, 2021
Legislature Senate passes bill curtailing powers of health officer, governor The Senate voted 24 to 8 to approve the bill, which now heads to the Alabama House. Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2021
Prisons PR firm’s contract for Alabama prisons held up in oversight committee Some members expressed concern that $1.5 million could be better spent on the state's prison crisis. Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2021
Health Alabama’s hospitals, nursing homes urge mask usage, issue reminders on visitation Association leaders say masks will continue to be an important weapon in decreasing the spread of the virus. StaffApril 1, 2021
Health Some, but not all, Alabama inmates to be offered COVID-19 vaccines The Alabama Department of Corrections still hasn't said when all incarcerated people will be offered vaccines. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 31, 2021