ADPH: 5,571 Alabama School-Age Children Got COVID-19 Last Week
Alabama is seeing a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases in school-age children.
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Biden Vows to Finish Kabul Evacuation, Avenge U.S. Deaths
President Joe Biden says the United States will complete its evacuation of Americans and others from Kabul, despite the attack that killed 13 U.S. service members and many Afghan civilians.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Thursday, Aug. 26
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19.
Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injury in East South Boulevard Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man with a life-threatening injury.
Man Injured in Shooting in North Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital. Police and fire responded Wednesday evening to the 2600 block of Cong W.L. Dickinson Drive after receiving a report of a person shot. Once they arrived on…
ALDOT to Begin Work on New Traffic Signal in Pike Road
The Alabama Department of Transportation will soon begin work on a new traffic signal in Pike Road. ALDOT officials say workers will install a temporary traffic signal at the intersection of Woodland Creek and Alabama Highway 110 (Vaughn Road) on…
UPDATE: Dunbar-Ramer School Becomes the Second MPS School to Close Temporarily Due to COVID-19
Montgomery Public Schools has announced that Dunbar-Ramer School will be closed for 14 calendar days due to COVID-19.
Lawyer in Gov. Kay Ivey's Office Arrested
A lawyer in Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s office was arrested Wednesday on charges of using a computer to solicit or exploit a child.
UPDATE: 11 U.S. Marines, Navy Medic Killed, 15 Wounded in Kabul Attack
U.S. officials say 12 U.S. service members were killed, including 11 Marines and a Navy medic in an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Brewbaker Middle School to Close Temporarily Due to COVID-19
Montgomery Public Schools is closing Brewbaker Middle School for 14 calendar days due to a rise in positive COVID-19 cases.
Report: 13 Dead after Two Suicide Attacks Outside Kabul Airport
Russian officials says twin suicide bombings have struck outside Kabul's airport, killing at least 13 people. Western nations had warned earlier in the day of a possible attack at the airport in the waning days of a massive airlift.
Investigation Underway after 3-Year-Old Dies after Being in Car in Cullman County
Authorities in Cullman County say a young child has died after being found in a car, though sheriff's officials have not revealed the circumstances.
Raptor Center to Resume Shows on Football Weekends in Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — A raptor center at Auburn University will resume its shows on football weekends. The Auburn University Southeastern Raptor Center plans its “Football, Fans, and Feathers” educational series every Friday before home football games. Each show…
Woman Charged with Kidnapping in Abduction of Alabama Infant
FAIRFIELD, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama woman is charged with kidnapping after a newborn baby boy was abducted from a home in suburban Birmingham. Authorities tell news outlets that 37-year-old Lakesha Brown was arrested in the disappearance of 4-day-old Kamarion…
Federal Team to Help with COVID-19 Surge at Dothan Hospital
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) — A federal team of health care workers is being sent to a southwest Alabama hospital seeing a surge in COVID-19 patients. State Health Officer Scott Harris said Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Health and Human…
UPDATE: New City-Wide Mask Mandate Implemented in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma has implemented a new city-wide mask mandate -- in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19. Mayor James Perkins, Jr. proposed the mask mandate…
Harsin: Auburn Football Team Hasn't Reached SEC's 85% Vaccination Threshold
Auburn coach Bryan Harsin expects to be out of COVID-19 quarantine by game week, but says the Tigers’ vaccination rate hasn’t reached the 85% threshold required by the Southeastern Conference to avoid regular testing.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Wednesday, Aug. 25
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19.
The City of Wetumpka Kicks off Tim Burton Week by Celebrating the Director's Birthday
The City of Wetumpka started off a week of celebrations for a very special director who put the city in the spotlight back in 2003 with his popular film, "Big Fish." Wetumpka is celebrating Director Tim Burton in a week…
ADPH Warns Against Using Ivermectin to Self-Medicate Against COVID-19
The Alabama Department of Public Health is joining the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other health agencies in warning people not to use the drug ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19.
Football Game Between Brantley and Luverne Cancelled Due to COVID-19
Crenshaw County Schools has announced that Friday's football game with Brantley playing at Luverne has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
Auburn University Asks Fans Not to Roll Toomer's Corner Oaks
Auburn University officials are asking fans to hold off for another year on rolling the Auburn Oaks and descendants along Samford Park.
Man Pleads Guilty to Involvement in Shooting That Killed 7-Year-Old Boy in West Alabama
A man has pleaded guilty in Hale County Circuit Court to being involved in a shooting that left a 7-year-old boy dead.
What the Tech? A Better Way to Save Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card on Your Phone
Many people are simply taking a photograph of their card but scanning the card may look more official to the person requesting vaccination proof.
Delta Air Lines to Make Unvaccinated Workers Pay Monthly Fee
Delta Air Lines won't force employees to get vaccinated, but it's going to make unvaccinated workers pay a $200 monthly charge.
