New Alabama School Dashboard Shows Drop in COVID-19 Cases
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new COVID-19 school dashboard. It shows a drop in cases among the school systems that have reported to the state.
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Elmore County Schools: COVID-19 Numbers Drop, Food Supply Issues Emerge
Elmore Co. School Supt. Richard Dennis says that COVID-19 numbers in the school system have dropped in the past week.
Harris: Alabama School COVID-19 Cases Up 605% from Last Year
Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris says that COVID-19 cases among the state's school-age children are up 605% from the same week a year ago, when many school systems were virtual.
Autauga County Schools: Another Drop in Weekly COVID-19 Cases
The Autauga County school system has posted weekly COVID-19 case updates as of September 10.
Alabama Education Leaders Say Pandemic Has Caused Student Test Scores to Drop
Preliminary test scores for Alabama students show an expected drop in student achievement after the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted classes.
UPDATE: Police Release Name of Teen Shot and Killed in Montgomery
Montgomery police have released the name of the teenager shot and killed Thursday night in Montgomery.
ALEA Shares the Passing of Off-Duty Senior Trooper Jason Vice
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has shared the passing of Senior Trooper Jason Vice 41 of Newport. Trooper Vice passed away Thursday morning after a fight with COVID-19. ALEA has expressed its sorrow for the tragic loss of Trooper Vice. ALEA's…
Capitol Riot Participant from Alabama Reaches Plea Deal
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A Vietnam veteran charged with bringing 11 Molotov cocktails and other weapons to Washington on the day of the U.S. Capitol riot has reached a plea agreement…
Alabama: Pastor Can Hold Inmate's Hand During Execution
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama will allow an inmate’s pastor to hold his hand during an execution scheduled for next month. In a court document, lawyers described the new procedure that will be used. Willie B. Smith is scheduled to…
Alabama Test Scores Drop after Pandemic Interrupts Classes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Preliminary test scores for Alabama students show an expected drop in student achievement after the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted classes. State education officials on Thursday briefed school board members on the preliminary results from the latest standardized…
Troy Man Charged with Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle
Troy police say they have arrested a man on the charge of firing a gun into an occupied vehicle.
Gov. Kay Ivey Issues Response to President Biden's COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
“Once again, President Biden has missed the mark," Ivey said in a statement.
Auburn University's First Black Student Harold Franklin Dies at 88
Auburn University has announced that Harold Franklin, its first Black student, has died at his home in Sylacauga. He was 88.
President Biden Announces New Vaccine Mandates for 100 Million Americans
President Joe Biden has announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.
Macon County Files Lawsuit over Confederate Statue in Tuskegee
Macon County officials have announced that they have filed a lawsuit in state court over the Confederate statue in Tuskegee's town square that some want to be removed. The question has been over who owns the land where the statue stands.
Brantwood Children's Home Held Annual "Fore the Love of Our Children" Golf Tournament
Alabamians were able to give back to Alabama's disadvantaged children Thursday afternoon. Brantwood Children's Home held their annual "Fore the Love of our Children" golf tournament at the Robert Trent Jones golf course in Prattville. Brantwood is a home that…
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Thursday, Sept. 9
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19, which show some improvement.
Human Remains Found at Park in Lowndes County
Human remains have been discovered at Holy Ground Battlefield Park in Lowndes County.
Montgomery Man Charged With Sexually Abusing a Child
A Montgomery man has been arrested and charged with sexual abuse of a child less than 12 years old. Montgomery police say 60-year-old Dean Hudgins was taken into custody…
Tuskegee University Restricts Attendance at Football Games Due to COVID-19
Tuskegee University is restricting attendance at football games and other athletic events due to the statewide spread of COVID-19.
Could Virus Funds Soon be Used to Build New Prisons in Alabama?
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers have begun reviewing the latest prison construction proposal. Legislators on Wednesday discussed the proposal to build three new prisons and renovate others. The projects would be partly funded with $400 million from American Rescue…
Alabama trying to revive lawsuit over Confederate monument
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama attorney general's office is trying to revive its lawsuit over the removal of a Confederate monument from outside the county courthouse in the city of Huntsville. The state claims in court documents that a…
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Wednesday, Sept. 8
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19, which show a new uptick in the shortage of ICU beds.
Alabama Hospitals Out of ICU Beds As Cases Surge Amid Health Care Worker Shortage
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the state, the Alabama Hospital Association says there aren't enough ICU beds for all patients being hospitalized due to a number of reason including a health care worker shortage.
Tallassee Business Provides Lunch for Hospital Staff
190 healthcare workers were fed, as a token of appreciation from a local business owner.
