Health UAB doctor “really, really scared” over delta variant and children “We are standing in a tunnel right now and the train is accelerating at us as we speak," he said. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 30, 2021
Education SPLC asks federal government to act on school discipline disparities In 90 percent of infractions in Alabama, Black students were more likely to receive an out-of-school suspension than white students. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 27, 2021
Public safety Report: Alabama’s Black youth incarcerated more than twice as much as white youth While youth incarceration has fallen in the U.S. over the last decade, it's fallen much less in Alabama. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 21, 2021
Health Gov. Kay Ivey: Kids should return to class in person, no mask mandates The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday recommended universal masking in schools for those over two. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 19, 2021
Health At least one of nine COVID-hospitalized children in Alabama on a ventilator As the delta variant spreads, Alabama's COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 16, 2021
News Opinion | Another report puts Alabama near the bottom. Something needs to change "We should be ashamed of how Alabama’s most innocent citizens are suffering. And if we’re not, shame on us." David PersonJune 29, 2021
Health Medical experts: Vaccines safe for children, critical to controlling virus’ spread COVID-19 is the 10th leading cause of death among minors in the U.S. Micah DanneyJune 2, 2021
Health CDC panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds A UAB physician says getting young people vaccinated is critical in the state's fight against COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterMay 12, 2021
Health FDA OKs Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 to 15 A CDC advisory panel is expected to meet Wednesday to review data and make recommendations for use among those 12 to 15. Eddie BurkhalterMay 11, 2021
State Study: Child abuse cost Alabama $3.7 billion in 2018 More than 10,000 children in Alabama are the victims of abuse and neglect each year. Eddie BurkhalterApril 22, 2021