Health Alabama COVID deaths drastically declined after governor’s mask order, data shows What the new data shows is that the state’s highest single-day of deaths was July 31, when 29 people died. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 2, 2020
Health UAB doctor: Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis a “sobering reminder,” urges masks and social distancing “If the most powerful, or one of the most powerful leaders in the world is susceptible to COVID and its consequences, that's incredibly sobering... Eddie BurkhalterOctober 2, 2020
Economy New unemployment claims increased slightly last week Unemployment claims jumped slightly last week as more Alabamians sought benefits. Micah DanneyOctober 2, 2020
News 378 Alabamians died from COVID-19 in September At least 373 Alabamians were reported dead from COVID-19 in Alabama in September. Brandon MoseleyOctober 2, 2020
Congress Brooks, Byrne vote against latest version of House coronavirus relief bill This version was $2.2 trillion, slimmed down in an effort to reach an agreement with Republicans who have offered only a $1 trillion proposal... Brandon MoseleyOctober 2, 2020
National Sewell votes for latest $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill The new bill also provides families with a second round of direct payments of $1,200 for each individual and $500 for each dependent. Brandon MoseleyOctober 2, 2020
Education Schools won’t be required to report COVID-19 data for state’s K-12 dashboard Information presented on the dashboard won’t be broken down by individual schools but will instead be displayed for whole systems. And districts won’t be... Eddie BurkhalterOctober 1, 2020
Featured Opinion Opinion | Gov. Kay Ivey didn’t cave Ivey stood her ground on Wednesday, refusing to cave to those who want to end the mask order. Bill BrittOctober 1, 2020
News Black Voters Matter isn’t giving up on Black voters in Alabama “When you don’t vote, you give away your power,” said Arnee Odoms, Alabama state coordinator for Black Voters Matter. John H. GlennOctober 1, 2020
News Troy vs. South Alabama football game postponed due to COVID A pause of workouts is temporary, but no makeup date for the game has been announced. Brandon MoseleyOctober 1, 2020