Congress Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act The bill seeks to expand resources offered by the federal government for expecting and postpartum mothers. Wesley WalterMay 7, 2025
Health Huntsville Hospital stops some elective surgeries due to rising COVID cases Hospital system president Tracy Doughty said COVID patients in Madison County have increased nearly sevenfold in the past month. Josh MoonAugust 10, 2021
Health Alabama hospitals calling off elective procedures as COVID fills beds Just 6 percent of Alabama's ICU beds were available on Monday, with COVID-19 hospitalizations increasing 122 percent over the last two weeks. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 9, 2021
Health Dr. Scott Harris: New COVID-19 case graph is “almost vertical” Vaccinations are increasing in Alabama, but 65,511 doses were tossed after expiring, State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 6, 2021
Health Black Belt superintendents ask parents to get children vaccinated Alabama has the lowest percentage of fully vaccinated residents in the nation, and cases and hospitalizations continue to climb. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 6, 2021
Health Health Insurance enrollment period for Affordable Care Act ends Aug. 15 After passage of the American Rescue Plan, the average cost of Obamacare premiums in Alabama fell to $70. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 6, 2021
Health Alabama hospitals caring for 37 children with COVID, some in ICUs Alabama hospitals are seeing younger COVID-19 patients who do not have underlying medical conditions. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 5, 2021
Health Birmingham hospitals see surge of COVID patients, plead for more vaccinations Leaders of eight Birmingham area hospitals said the delta strain is filling beds with younger, sicker patients faster than ever before. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 5, 2021
Health Attendees at Republican event cheered Alabama’s low COVID vaccination rate Alabama has the lowest percentage of fully COVID-19 vaccinated residents in the nation. Cases and hospitalizations are surging. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 4, 2021
Health Alabama AG says schools can’t require proof of COVID-19 vaccine Marshall said schools that plan to charge students who aren’t vaccinated would also be violating the law. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 4, 2021
Health Alabama Republicans oppose additional COVID-19 mandates “Getting a vaccine and wearing a mask should be a choice, not a government mandate," said Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth. Brandon MoseleyAugust 4, 2021