Health Gov. Kay Ivey issues COVID state of emergency, but no mandates or closures Alabama hospital ICUs were at 95 percent capacity on Thursday, with a surge in COVID-19 patients that is alarming state health providers. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 13, 2021
State Governor awards funds for energy assistance to low-income persons The grants will enable 20 community service agencies to provide emergency funding to help low-income families. StaffAugust 4, 2021
Health Alabama Public Health recommends masks for all in schools ADPH's Dr. Karen Landers writes that at least 108 Alabama children who had COVID-19 developed Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 2, 2021
Health COVID-19 surge leads to Alabama Walmart closures Walmarts in Andalusia and Hamilton closed temporarily last week due to COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 2, 2021
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey asks SCOTUS to overturn Roe v. Wade Ivey and 11 other Republican governors are seeking to overturn the landmark abortion case. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 29, 2021
State Cam Ward appointed to Gov. Kay Ivey’s cabinet Ivey commended Ward for his work as director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles, which he began in November. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 29, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Gov. Ivey: The Trump administration gave us the best weapons against COVID-19 "In Alabama, my advice has been simple and consistent. If you can take the shot, roll up your sleeve and get one." Kay IveyJuly 28, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Kay Ivey knew better "Ivey has allowed herself to be painted into a very bad corner by a conservative base that's hellbent on ignoring science and facts." Josh MoonJuly 26, 2021
Education Ivey announces $23.5 million for state education projects The funds are to be used for infrastructure projects and upgrades. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 26, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID hospitalizations climbing as state remains least-vaccinated "I've done all I know to do," Gov. Kay Ivey said of the state's low vaccination rate. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 23, 2021