News Aderholt introduces broadband-focused EXPAND Act The COVID-19 pandemic has showcased the critical need for efficient and reliable rural broadband, Aderholt said. Brandon MoseleyNovember 25, 2020
Health Average daily coronavirus cases in Alabama reach new highs as hospitalizations surge “It's incredibly important right now to maintain your bubble, to wear your mask, maintain distancing and wash your hands," UAB's Dr. Kierstin Kennedy said. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 24, 2020
Health Last Conversations: Aunt Cheryl "If there’s anything I’ve learned from her loss, it’s that she is right. Everyone does need help from time to time." Kristen BoldenNovember 24, 2020
Health “We’re not going to get a do-over:” Alabama health officer on Thanksgiving and COVID-19 There were 1,427 hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Alabama on Monday, the most since Aug. 11. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 23, 2020
Health Governor allocates $3.6 million in CARES Act funds to food banks The money is to go to the nonprofit Alabama Food Bank Association, which will administer the funds. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 23, 2020
Education Alabama Education Association, Board of Medical Examiners meet over excuses to break COVID-19 quarantines Prior to the meeting, the AEA on Nov. 5 threatened legal action against the board over the matter. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 23, 2020
Health UAB doctor to public on surging COVID-19: “Don’t give up on us. We’re tired.” The head of UAB's emergency management committee said hospitals across the state are seeing increases in COVID-19 hospitalizations. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 20, 2020
Health Alabama Hospital Association president: COVID-19 “utterly out of control” Not since Aug. 14, during the state’s summer peak, has Alabama had such a high number of hospitalizations. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 20, 2020
News CDC urges families to limit the number of people gathering for Thanksgiving The CDC is encouraging families to stay home as much as possible over the holiday weekend and avoid spreading the coronavirus. Brandon MoseleyNovember 20, 2020
News Poor People’s Campaign to hold caravan to mourn COVID deaths, demand smooth transition of power Leaders of the Poor People's Campaign will lead protestors in a motorcar caravan. Brandon MoseleyNovember 20, 2020