Alabama health officials issue St. Patrick’s Day warning
The Alabama Department of Public Health urges against indoor gatherings and suggests celebrating virtually or within households.
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Severe storms Monday and Tuesday, tornadoes possible Wednesday
Storms will move into Northwest Alabama after 11 a.m. Monday, bringing potentially damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail.
Governor orders flags at half-staff in honor of lives lost to COVID
Saturday marks one year since the state's first confirmed case. Since then, more than 10,000 Alabamians have died.
Alabama to expand vaccine eligibility on March 22
People 55 and older and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon qualify for a vaccine.
Alabama Senate carries over bill to strip governor of some emergency powers
Sen. Bobby Singleton expressed concern that the state Legislature didn't take COVID-19 seriously and called it a "bad bill."
Groups call on Alabama to expand Medicaid after COVID aid brings back incentives
The aid package signed into law by President Biden on Thursday removes the major barrier to expansion, advocates say.
Advocates say at-risk people receiving at-home care need vaccines, too
Those on home waiver programs would otherwise be living in nursing homes, where they would have access to vaccines.
DOJ sues Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, sheriff over sexual harassment by inmates
Allegations include jail administrators ignoring or losing complaints, and blaming harassment on the female officers' appearance.
Bill to strengthen Alabama’s open records law carried over
The bill would set time limits to respond to requests, set reasonable costs and establish an appeal process.
House committee expected to vote on banning treatment for trans minors
The Alabama House Health Committee on Wednesday heard from both supports and opponents of the bill.