Alabama reports record COVID hospitalizations for five straight days
While Monday was the fifth-straight day of record hospitalizations, it comes amid a month of accelerating hospitalization numbers.
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14th Alabama inmate dies after testing positive for COVID-19
A 47-year-old man serving at the St. Clair Correctional Facility became the 14th Alabama inmate to die after testing positive for COVID-19, the Alabama Department of Corrections said Monday. Wilson Roosevelt Conner, who had multiple underlying conditions including end-stage renal disease, died Friday, the department said in a press release. He was tested for COVID-19 … Continued
Expanded absentee voting extended through Nov. 3 general election
The decision puts to rest questions as to whether the emergency measure, enacted prior to the Republican Runoff last Tuesday, would be extended to cover other upcoming municipal elections and the general election in November.
Hundreds denied parole as Alabama’s COVID-19 crisis worsens
White people in Alabama prisons were 2.6 times more likely to be paroled than Black people during the month of June, according to the SPLC.
Piedmont poll worker in Tuesday’s runoff tests positive for COVID-19, hospitalized
A poll worker who worked during Tuesday’s runoff election in Piedmont, Alabama, later tested positive for COVID-19 and was hospitalized, according to Piedmont Mayor Bill Baker. On Tuesday, 475 ballots were cast at that Calhoun County polling location. Baker discussed the matter in a post to his personal Facebook page and to the city’s Facebook … Continued
13th state inmate dies after testing positive for COVID-19
Of the state’s approximately 21,000 inmates, 585 had been tested as of Thursday.
Attorney general appoints Prim Escalona to replace U.S. Attorney Jay Town
Attorney General William Barr on Thursday announced the appointment of Prim Escalona as Interim U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. Escalona, formerly the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legislative Affairs at the U.S. Justice Department, fills the position left vacant by the resignation of Jay Town, who ended his … Continued
Jones: Tuberville is undermining governor’s mask order
"Following the Governor’s order is the most important thing all of us can do to get the virus under control. No mixed signals. I support the Governor’s order," Sen. Doug Jones said.
Law grads concerned over in-person Alabama bar exams amid COVID-19 surge
Test-takers in Alabama are required to sign a waiver noting that they’re taking the test at their own risk.
Gov. Kay Ivey announces creation of “Innovate Alabama”
Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the creation of a first-of-its kind statewide commission on entrepreneurship and innovation, meant to promote innovation across the state and cut red tape for those seeking to start new businesses. The 15-member Alabama Innovation Commission, to be known as Innovate Alabama, will allow innovators to “engage policymakers, exchange ideas … Continued