Friday, June 19, 2026

Alabama Democrats dismiss Givan’s challenge to Lumpkin’s eligibility Alabama Board of Pharmacy urges caution as kratom crackdown continues Judge denies Jackson Hospital emergency bid against Blue Cross Republican Attorneys General Association celebrates Robertson’s win Ensler reacts to Wahl’s GOP runoff victory Alabama Democrats dismiss Givan’s challenge to Lumpkin’s eligibility Alabama Board of Pharmacy urges caution as kratom crackdown continues Judge denies Jackson Hospital emergency bid against Blue Cross Republican Attorneys General Association celebrates Robertson’s win Ensler reacts to Wahl’s GOP runoff victory Alabama Democrats dismiss Givan’s challenge to Lumpkin’s eligibility Alabama Board of Pharmacy urges caution as kratom crackdown continues Judge denies Jackson Hospital emergency bid against Blue Cross Republican Attorneys General Association celebrates Robertson’s win Ensler reacts to Wahl’s GOP runoff victory

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Public safety

Report: Alabama’s Black youth incarcerated more than twice as much as white youth

While youth incarceration has fallen in the U.S. over the last decade, it's fallen much less in Alabama.

July 21, 2021

Gov. Kay Ivey: Kids should return to class in person, no mask mandates

The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday recommended universal masking in schools for those over two.

July 19, 2021

At least one of nine COVID-hospitalized children in Alabama on a ventilator

As the delta variant spreads, Alabama's COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising.

July 16, 2021

Another report puts Alabama near the bottom. Something needs to change

"We should be ashamed of how Alabama’s most innocent citizens are suffering. And if we’re not, shame on us."

June 29, 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

CDC panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds

A UAB physician says getting young people vaccinated is critical in the state's fight against COVID-19.

May 12, 2021

FDA OKs Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 to 15

A CDC advisory panel is expected to meet Wednesday to review data and make recommendations for use among those 12 to 15.

May 11, 2021

Study: Child abuse cost Alabama $3.7 billion in 2018

More than 10,000 children in Alabama are the victims of abuse and neglect each year.

April 22, 2021

Second round of pandemic EBT benefits coming to eligible Alabama children

Eligible households will receive EBT cards in the mail that can be used to purchase SNAP-eligible food items.

April 15, 2021

Possible vaccinations of children at Birmingham site under review

Currently, no COVID-19 vaccine has FDA authorization for those under the age of 16. Only Pfizer has authorization for 16 and up.

April 9, 2021