Alabama

How has Alabama done reopening its economy post COVID-19 shutdown?

Alabama has partially reopened the state’s economy after a COVID-19 shutdown. How has that worked out? Bluntly, re-opening Alabama’s economy has not worked out well and may become disastrous. Our lack of leadership, of planning and of resolve to do what is right has left us with too many sick, too many dead, and too … Continued

Chris Christie

June 15, 2020

“We can’t handle much more”: Doctors sound alarm as COVID-19 surges in Alabama

Some 7,283 cases of the coronavirus have been reported in Alabama since June 1, or about 29 percent of the state’s total confirmed case count, and while many of those who’ve tested positive may not be sick enough to be hospitalized, a doctor treating the sickest COVID-19 patients in Montgomery says he’s not sure how … Continued

Chip Brownlee

June 14, 2020

Opinion

There is no redemption for George Wallace

George Wallace’s name doesn’t deserve to be on any building anywhere. That there is debate about this is, quite frankly, astounding. And it’s yet another example of the whitewashing of history that has gone on for far too long in this state, and throughout the South. We love a good redemption story, even if it’s … Continued

Josh Moon

June 12, 2020

Coalition calls on Alabama leaders to protect health and safety of citizens while reopening state

COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise in Alabama. But despite that fact, state leaders are going forward with a plan to reopen the state. To accomplish a successful recovery Alabamians must have confidence it is safe to be in public and workers must feel sure that returning to their jobs will not lead to them … Continued

June 10, 2020

Opinion

In Alabama, we just keep spinning in the same, sad circle

If you don’t learn from history, you will be doomed to repeat it. Just ask Alabama. We’re to the point now in this state where we don’t actually have new events, just new ways to relive the same awful things we did in the past. Look at this week. There’s a protest in a major … Continued

Josh Moon

June 5, 2020

Secretary of State to evaluate all county registrars

This week, Secretary of State John H. Merrill notified all 204 Registrars in the State of Alabama that their performances would be evaluated following the November 3, 2020 General Election. “Every agent of the state should be held accountable for their actions – especially those who are tasked with protecting the opportunity for Alabamians to … Continued

June 5, 2020

Perspective | Huntsville doctor recounts protest dispersed by police tear gas

Dr. Pippa Abston is a Huntsville area physician. The following is her first-hand account of the protest in Huntsville, Alabama, on Wednesday, where police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at demonstrators after an Alabama NAACP rally. I arrived at Big Springs Park at about 4:30 before the start of the protest at 5 p.m. … Continued

Pippa Abston

June 4, 2020

State says issue causing under-reporting of COVID-19 cases resolved

Update, Saturday, June 6 at 11:45 a.m.: The Alabama Department of Public Health, in a statement Saturday, said the issue with a computer system has been resolved. ADPH: “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Alabama Department of Public Health, and its vendor have resolved issues related to delays in the national surveillance system. Delays … Continued

Chip Brownlee

June 4, 2020

Police deploy tear gas, rubber bullets on peaceful protesters in Huntsville

Police in Huntsville deployed tear gas and fired rubber bullets at peaceful protesters and demonstrators chanting “I can’t breathe” in downtown Huntsville Wednesday evening, injuring several people, including a small child. Video from the scene shows demonstrators at the aftermath of an Alabama NAACP rally peppered with rubber bullets and tear gas as law enforcement … Continued

Chip Brownlee

June 3, 2020

Opinion

Stellar group studying gambling in the state

Another legislation session has passed, and Alabama still has no lottery. Actually, the Legislature does not in itself have the authority to pass a state lottery, they can only authorize a ballot initiative to let you vote on a lottery. It takes a constitutional amendment. The lottery would pass in a vote in Alabama simply … Continued

Steve Flowers

June 3, 2020