Health UAB doctor: COVID vaccine is a “godsend.” Take it Vaccines have worked beyond anyone’s imagination, in terms of both efficacy and safety, Saag said. Josh MoonJanuary 29, 2021
Legislature Lawmaker pre-files bill to limit state’s authority to close businesses, churches in state of emergency HB103 would limit the current powers wielded by the governor and other public officials. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 29, 2021
National Brooks cosponsors bill to preserve immigration restrictions until after COVID crisis This bill preserves restrictions until state and federal lockdowns, stay-at-home orders, curfews and the like end. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 29, 2021
State Alabama State Parks provided safe haven for Alabamians during 2020 State officials kept the parks open as a safe recreational option during the COVID-19 pandemic. StaffJanuary 29, 2021
National The federal eviction moratorium has been extended, but is it enough? "The CDC moratorium helps a lot of people but not everybody," one Alabama Arise policy analyst said. Moriah MasonJanuary 28, 2021
Health American Lung Association gives state failing grade on preventing tobacco use Tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure disproportionately impact certain communities. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 28, 2021
Health UK COVID variant found in three people in Alabama The CDC says there's no evidence the new variant makes people sicker or increases deaths, and current vaccines appear effective. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 27, 2021
Health Department of Public Health to hold vaccination clinics in some counties It was unclear Tuesday how much vaccine the state would be sending to these South Alabama counties. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 27, 2021
Health ASU named vaccine site, will focus on underserved community The university will vaccinate its health care workers and safety personnel, and then partner with the Montgomery Housing Authority. Josh MoonJanuary 27, 2021
Economy Study ranks Alabama in top 10 for unemployment recovery Continued improvement will depend on federal aid and how the state and its municipalities provide assistance, experts say. Micah DanneyJanuary 27, 2021