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Alabama school internet vouchers extended into 2021

The Alabama Broadband Connectivity for Students program will continue into 2021, made possible by a provision in the latest COVID-19 relief package.

December 29, 2020

The pandemic has exacerbated inequalities that face poor, Black Alabamians, with the Black Belt hit hardest.

December 28, 2020

Alabama's death toll jumped by 135 on Wednesday, the most to date, as cases and hospitalizations remain at record highs.

December 23, 2020

With record cases and hospitalizations, experts are pleading with the public to reconsider Christmas plans.

December 22, 2020

“We need everybody to be immune to this thing and to step up,” the governor said.

December 21, 2020

The pleas came as the state on Friday set another record for new daily cases and COVID-19 hospitalizations.

December 21, 2020

“That makes it pretty challenging,” Alabama’s state health officer said of planning for vaccine rollout after the unexpected reduction.

December 18, 2020

Alabama is among the states receiving fewer doses of the vaccine than initially anticipated.

December 18, 2020

COVID is having significant impact on children and families, and that impact is disproportionately felt by minority children and families.

December 18, 2020

Alabama also set a record for new COVID-19 hospital admissions and the number of coronavirus patients on ventilators.

December 17, 2020