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Gov. Kay Ivey sets execution date for Jeremy Williams Synthetic leather manufacturer Vulcaflex to open U.S. facility in Auburn Sewell secures nearly $7 million for Alabama projects Marques leads Alabama 2nd District GOP primary poll Target Circle Deal Days boost Alabama savings and nonprofits Gov. Kay Ivey sets execution date for Jeremy Williams Synthetic leather manufacturer Vulcaflex to open U.S. facility in Auburn Sewell secures nearly $7 million for Alabama projects Marques leads Alabama 2nd District GOP primary poll Target Circle Deal Days boost Alabama savings and nonprofits Gov. Kay Ivey sets execution date for Jeremy Williams Synthetic leather manufacturer Vulcaflex to open U.S. facility in Auburn Sewell secures nearly $7 million for Alabama projects Marques leads Alabama 2nd District GOP primary poll Target Circle Deal Days boost Alabama savings and nonprofits

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Overdose deaths rose 31 percent in Alabama during the pandemic

Drug overdose deaths in Alabama were up 31 percent in 2020 over 2019, but the state was not alone.

June 3, 2021

Medical experts: Vaccines safe for children, critical to controlling virus’ spread

COVID-19 is the 10th leading cause of death among minors in the U.S.

June 2, 2021

EEOC says employers can require vaccines

The new guidance won't conflict with Alabama law, which carved out an exception for employers.

June 2, 2021

How is the COVID vaccine safe if they made it so fast? A UAB doctor explains

Four key things, some of which were in motion for decades, came together at the right time.

May 31, 2021

Study links low Medicaid eligibility limits with lowered cancer survival

Advocates with the American Cancer Society are urging state leaders to use federal relief funds to expand eligibility.

May 26, 2021

Alabama has second fewest number fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Only Mississippi has fewer fully vaccinated residents. Alabama ranks third-lowest among those who have received at least one dose.

May 25, 2021

Gov. Kay Ivey signs “vaccine passport” ban into law

However, the law spells out no penalties for issuing such passports.

May 25, 2021

Vaccines are working, but fewer younger people are getting them, UAB physician says

UAB's Dr. Suzanne Judd said COVID-19 statewide is improving, but it will take more work to get the remaining population vaccinated.

May 19, 2021

Gov. Kay Ivey signs medical marijuana bill into law

The law will allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana for certain conditions, and establishes a regulatory commission.

May 17, 2021

CDC: Fully vaccinated people can skip masks, social distancing, with exceptions

The CDC said full vaccinated people can remove masks indoors and outdoors, no matter the crowd size.

May 13, 2021