Health Tuskegee doctor on the front lines of COVID fight Dr. Deanah Maxwell Stafford believes that transparency is critical when talking about vaccines with patients. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 29, 2021
Economy February had Alabama’s lowest unemployment rate since pandemic started The seasonally adjusted rate was 4 percent last month and is expected to continue to drop, ADOL said. Micah DanneyMarch 29, 2021
Legislature Senate considering bill to set minimum standards for visitation A bill in the Alabama Senate would set minimum standards of visitation for patients in long-term care facilities. Brandon MoseleyMarch 29, 2021
Health Alabama community health centers get $92 million for COVID-19 fight Alabama's share is a portion of $6 billion in aid to community health centers nationwide for testing, treatment and vaccinations. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 26, 2021
Health UAB community vaccination sites closed Thursday due to weather The Weather Service predicts several storms across Central Alabama, with the threat of tornadoes and heavy winds. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 25, 2021
Congress Sewell leads bipartisan legislation to expand telehealth services for seniors The legislation is designed to ensure seniors in Medicare are able to access care through audio visits. Brandon MoseleyMarch 25, 2021
Health ASU to hold COVID vaccination clinics for Hyundai workers ASU has secured 2,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine for the Friday and Saturday clinics. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 23, 2021
Health Governor issues order amending student distancing guidelines Ivey's order reflects a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guideline change last week. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 23, 2021
Health Walmart hasn’t yet updated COVID vaccine site to reflect Alabama eligibility Eligibility expanded to those 55 and older, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other workers on Monday. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 22, 2021
Prisons 63rd Alabama inmate dies after positive COVID test, still no vaccinations Inmates in Alabama have been eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations for 42 days, but none have been vaccinated. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 22, 2021