Education Education scorecard shows how Alabama districts held up during pandemic Alabama performed well compared to 28 other states, losing about one month in math and staying steady in reading. Jacob HolmesOctober 31, 2022
Health Alabama officials: “No COVID-19 vaccines mandates for school” The declarations come in response a CDC committee's vote to add COVID-19 vaccines to the recommended immunization schedule for children. Jacob HolmesOctober 21, 2022
Health UAB doctor: New boosters important despite claims that “pandemic is over” Dr. Michael Saag said vaccines remain the most effective way to prevent hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19. Jacob HolmesSeptember 26, 2022
Health COVID positivity rate falls into single digits, hospitalizations decline It is the first time the data point has been in the single digits since late May of this year. John H. GlennSeptember 23, 2022
Health UAB extends asymptomatic testing program for public, private schools Schools wishing to participate in the current program do not need to use or demand all services provided. John H. GlennSeptember 22, 2022
Health Alabama’s COVID positivity rate, hospitalizations drop considerably The state's current positivity rate is 11.4 percent, a considerable decline from one month ago when the positivity rate was 24.6 percent. John H. GlennSeptember 19, 2022
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 positivity rate, hospitalization rate continues its decline The current positivity rate is 16.3 percent as of Thursday, a decline of 3.1 points from last week's 19.4 percent. John H. GlennSeptember 9, 2022
Health Alabama COVID positivity rate falls below 20 percent The percentage of positive COVID-19 tests reported to ADPH is now 19.4 percent, the lowest state positivity rate since mid-June. John H. GlennSeptember 6, 2022
Health Alabama’s COVID positivity rate, hospitalizations continue to decline Earlier this month, the state reached 20,000 deaths because of COVID-19, according to data released by ADPH. John H. GlennAugust 26, 2022
Infrastructure ACCA past president breaks down ARPA funding for counties ACCA past president Randy Vest said premium pay and jail and courthouse ventilation have been high priorities for counties so far. Jacob HolmesAugust 25, 2022