Economy Survey: Small business owners’ uncertainty increased in October Although general optimism remained steady, uncertainty among small business owners spiked. Micah DanneyNovember 11, 2020
National Alabama vs. LSU game postponed LSU lacked the minimum number of scholarship players to be able to field a team. Brandon MoseleyNovember 11, 2020
News Alabama’s ICU bed availability at lowest point since early August Over the last two weeks, hospitalizations have increased by 20 percent and the number of people in hospitals on Tuesday surpassed 1,200 for the... Eddie BurkhalterNovember 10, 2020
News ALGOP chief of staff Harold Sachs dies after battle with COVID Sachs was diagnosed with double pneumonia and admitted to Crestwood Hospital in Huntsville in October. He was placed on a ventilator over the weekend. Brandon MoseleyNovember 10, 2020
Health UAB doctor: Pfizer vaccine promising, but masks, social distancing needed as cases rise Dr. Paul Goepfert said the announcement was “extremely good news” but said social distancing and wearing masks need to continue. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 9, 2020
Education Alabama schools report 1,056 new cases among students, staff The increase is likely due to many more districts reporting data than had done so previously. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 7, 2020
Health Alabama Department of Public Health releases COVID-19 vaccine plan In a statement, ADPH said the 48-page plan details how the department will allocate vaccines if and when one becomes available. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 7, 2020
Health AEA threatens legal action against doctors writing excuses to break COVID-19 quarantine period The AEA said it has learned from numerous members that this practice is happening all too often, and it’s placing lives at risk. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 6, 2020
Economy Half of new unemployment claims last week were due to the pandemic Unemployment claims remain high in Alabama. Micah DanneyNovember 6, 2020
News U.S. sets new record for number of coronavirus cases Thursday More than 3.3 million Americans are currently dealing with active coronavirus infections. Brandon MoseleyNovember 6, 2020