Selma Enacts Mask Mandate
Mayor James Perkins says the number of COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the city and it's time to go on the offensive against the spread of the virus.
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COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Tuesday, Aug. 24
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19.
Smiths Station High School Becomes the Latest Lee County School to Go Virtual
Smiths Station High School becomes the latest school in the Lee County school system to switch students to virtual learning.
LSU to Require COVID-19 Vaccine or Negative Test to Attend Games at Tiger Stadium
LSU says it will require all football fans who want to attend games at Tiger Stadium who are 12 years of age and older to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to entry.Â
Auburn Defensive Coordinator Derek Mason Announces Recovery from COVID-19
Auburn Defensive Coordinator Derek Mason says he has recovered from a breakthrough case of COVID-19.
Alabama #4 in U.S. in New COVID-19 Cases
 Alabama now ranks fourth in the country for the most new COVID-19 cases per capita.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Monday, Aug. 23
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19.
U.S. Military to Require COVID-19 Vaccine; President Biden Wants Employers to Do the Same
The Pentagon says it will require service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now that the Pfizer vaccine has received full approval from the Food and Drug Administration.
FDA Gives Full Approval to Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
The U.S. has given full approval to the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer.
Gov. Ivey Urges Alabama Football Fans To Get Vaccinated
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is urging college football fans to get vaccinated before heading to stadiums this season. College football kicks off in a few weeks, raising concerns that crowded stadiums could help spread the coronavirus. Asked about…
Lee County Schools: Face Masks Now Required, Two Schools Going Virtual
Lee County Schools have been open since August 9. Already, there have been enough COVID-19 cases for the school superintendent to take action.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Wife in Hospital with COVID-19
The famed 79-year-old civil rights leader is vaccinated against the virus and publicly received his first dose in January.
Federal Team Going to Baldwin County Hospital to Help with COVID-19 Patients
State Health Officer Scott Harris said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is sending a task force team to help at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center in Foley.
Opp City Schools to Require Masks
Opp City Schools has announced that it will require face masks in all schools and all school system facilities starting Monday, Aug. 23. This will be in effect for all students, staff and visitors.
Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma No Longer Allowing Visitors
In response to the rise in COVID-19 cases, Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma is launching a no-visitor policy.
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, Wife Test Positive for COVID-19
U.S. Rep Barry Moore (R-Alabama) has announced that he and his wife Heather have both tested positive for COVID-19.
Auburn Head Coach Bryan Harsin Tests Positive for COVID-19
Auburn head football coach Bryan Harsin has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Elmore County Schools: 111 Students, 16 Employees COVID-19 Positive
Elmore County School Supt. Richard Dennis says schools may be forced to switch to virtual learning if the case numbers continue to rise.
TSA Extends Face Masks Requirement through January 2022
The Transportation Security Administration is extending the face mask requirement for people traveling across all transportation networks through the United States. The new mask extension now runs through January 18, 2022 and will require individuals to wear a mask at…
Jackson Hospital Updates Visitor Policies in Response to COVID-19 Case Surge
Montgomery's Jackson Hospital and Clinic has updated its visitor policies in response to the continued recent surge in COVID-19 cases.Â
ADPH Encourages Vaccinations for Alabama Children as Cases Begin to Surge
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH)Â has reported a large increase in cases of COVID-19 in children at this time of year compared to 2020. ADPH says statewide at least 50 children have been hospitalized and 9 children have…
ASU Still Planning Labor Day Classic Events Despite Other Cancellations
Alabama State University is moving ahead with events to celebrate the 2021 Labor Day Classic, which is part of the HBCU Classic Weekend. Earlier this week, the City of Montgomery canceled HBCU Classic Weekend events that were to be held at city facilities.
Gulf Coast Now a Virus Hotspot
All along the Gulf Coast, beaches, bars and stores are packed. Yet just a few miles away, a hospital is running out of critical care beds, its rooms full of unvaccinated people fighting for their lives.
Elmore County Schools to Require Face Masks for Most Students, Employees
Elmore County School Supt. Richard Dennis says face masks will now be required for most students and staff due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Nearly 200 Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19 at Elmore Correctional Facility
Nearly 200 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 at Elmore Correctional Facility after prison officials conducted mass testing in the wake of an outbreak.
