Virus Surge

Amid Virus Surge, Rising Vaccination Rates Offer Hope

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s improving COVID-19 vaccination rates are offering a glimmer of hope to medical officials as the state continues to see a crush of virus patients in hospitals. But there is also concern about what is coming as the state moves through Labor Day weekend gatherings, the start of football season and other potentially virus-spreading events. State…