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COVID-19 hospitalizations, new cases continue to rise

The number of rising hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Alabama is a concerning sign of a possible coming surge of the disease, state health experts said Friday. Alabama hospitals were caring for 888 coronavirus patients Friday, the highest number since Sept 9. UAB Hospital was caring for around 80 COVID-19 inpatients Friday afternoon, said Dr. Rachael … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

October 23, 2020

Trump to visit Pensacola tonight

Trump is making a push in Florida in the final weeks of the election, and Northwest Florida is part of his strategy.

Brandon Moseley

October 23, 2020

Marshall “pleased” with Supreme Court curbside voting decision

The high court stayed a lower court ruling that allowed local election officials to implement curbside voting due to fears of the coronavirus.

Brandon Moseley

October 23, 2020

Alabama’s COVID-19 hospitalizations, cases continue rise

Average daily hospitalizations continue an ongoing increase as cases nationwide surge.

Eddie Burkhalter

October 22, 2020

Aderholt praises Trump for his “hard stances on trade”

"The simple fact of the matter is that China needs to be held accountable for their actions on the world stage, and I believe President Trump has done a great job in doing this," Aderholt said.

Brandon Moseley

October 22, 2020

Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth tests positive for COVID-19

Ainsworth is the only state constitutional officer in Alabama known to have contracted the coronavirus to this point in the public health crisis.

Brandon Moseley

October 21, 2020

Alabama’s Black Belt lacks quality internet access, report finds

Twenty-two of 24 Black Belt counties are below the statewide average of 86 percent of the population who have access to high-speed internet, and two Black Belt Counties — Perry and Chocktaw — have no access at all.

Eddie Burkhalter

October 20, 2020

Coalition of attorneys general file opposition to Alabama attempt to ban curbside voting

The AGs argue that Alabama’s suggestion to the courts that curbside voting invites fraud is “unfounded.”

Eddie Burkhalter

October 19, 2020

Alabama revenues grew despite COVID pandemic, analysis shows

Tax revenue into the state’s General Fund was 7 percent higher this year the Education Trust Fund brought in an additional $209 million in 2020 compared to 2019.

Eddie Burkhalter

October 19, 2020

At least 248 COVID deaths reported in Alabama in October

The cumulative death toll in Alabama has risen by 248 to 2,788 in October and by 124 in the last week alone.

Brandon Moseley

October 19, 2020