Health Alabama’s vaccination reporting problems could threaten future shipments, but fixes underway Dr. Karen Landers said earlier plans for an online registration portal didn't come to fruition, but it could be online within two weeks. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 19, 2021
Health Ivey asks for patience from public on COVID vaccine "We will get shots in the arm and off the shelf. In the meantime, be patient," Ivey said. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 19, 2021
Legislature State reallocates $72 million in CARES funds meant for counties, cities The decision reduced the CARES funds budget for cities and counties to a combined $178 million. John H. GlennJanuary 18, 2021
Economy Small business optimism declined sharply last month: survey Expectations for the next six months are increasingly dim, according to the latest report by the National Federation of Independent Business. Micah DanneyJanuary 18, 2021
Health The federal government promised additional vaccine doses. They’re not coming An Alabama Department of Public Health spokesman said the federal government's inconsistent flow of vaccines makes planning difficult. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 16, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased again last week It is the highest number of new claims recorded in a single week since July. Micah DanneyJanuary 15, 2021
Health Alabama officials working to ID missed COVID-19 deaths It will be some time before we can truly understand the death and destruction caused by COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 15, 2021
Legislature Alabama lawmaker will attend her 19th COVID funeral Rep. Barbara Drummond: “This virus has exposed the skeletons of not only Alabama but across the nation." Josh MoonJanuary 15, 2021
News The Paycheck Protection Program has reopened The program was re-authorized on Dec. 27 with a new combined allocation of $284.5 billion. John H. GlennJanuary 13, 2021
News Vaccinations pick up pace, but COVID hospitalizations hit new record Monday There were 3,088 hospitalized COVID-19 patients statewide Monday, a 174 percent increase over the last month. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 12, 2021