Public safety Gov Kay Ivey issues state of emergency ahead of severe storms The National Weather Service predicts severe thunderstorms Wednesday into early Thursday morning. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 17, 2021
Governor Governor awards grants to support statewide agencies that assist domestic violence victims Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $291,402. StaffMarch 15, 2021
Health Governor orders flags at half-staff in honor of lives lost to COVID Saturday marks one year since the state's first confirmed case. Since then, more than 10,000 Alabamians have died. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 12, 2021
Health Alabama to expand vaccine eligibility on March 22 People 55 and older and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon qualify for a vaccine. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 12, 2021
Health Groups call on Alabama to expand Medicaid after COVID aid brings back incentives The aid package signed into law by President Biden on Thursday removes the major barrier to expansion, advocates say. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 12, 2021
Health Two Alabama National Guard teams to begin COVID-19 vaccinations March 23 The two mobile units are to administer at least 8,000 vaccinations weekly in underserved, rural areas. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 10, 2021
State Governor proclaims March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation designating the month. StaffMarch 10, 2021
Elections Gov. Kay Ivey sets dates for House District 78 special election The seat was vacated after Kirk Hatcher was elected to the state Senate, beating former Montgomery City Councilman William Green. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 9, 2021
Health EAMC hospitals to require masks after statewide order expires April 9 An EAMC hospital spokesman said the state hasn't yet reached herd immunity and masks are critical to slowing the spread. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 5, 2021
Health Ivey extends mask mandate, relaxes other COVID restrictions The mask mandate is to remain in effect until April 9, when the governor plans to allow it to expire. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 4, 2021