COVID-19

More than 200 Alabamians have died from COVID-19 in the month of June

The Alabama Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that 23 more citizens of the state have died from COVID-19 — the latest setback for a state that had been optimistic about reopening the economy. The losses bring the state’s death toll to 854. At least 224 Alabamians have died during June alone. {{CODE1}} While many … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 24, 2020

USDA extends child nutrition program

On June 10, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a nationwide extension of the USDA’s child nutrition programs. This waiver allows local partners, who have been working overtime serving meals to kids during the health crisis, the ability to continue serving free meals to all children — regardless of where they live — for … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 24, 2020

Sen. Doug Jones calls out TVA for layoffs, outsourcing during pandemic

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Tuesday expressed concern over the outsourcing of jobs to overseas workers for employees at the Tennessee Valley Authority. The TVA announced in January plans to outsource about 120 information technology jobs, according to the Chattanooga Times Free Press. “I stand with the Engineering Association today — and every day … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

June 23, 2020

Clinical trials of inhaled version of drug to treat COVID-19 to begin

The company behind the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treatment of COVID-19 announced Monday plans to begin clinical trials of an inhaled version of the drug, which, if proven beneficial, could make it easier to administer and treat people earlier. In an open letter posted to Gilead Sciences website … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

June 23, 2020

Part-time employee in lieutenant governor’s office tests positive for COVID-19

A part-time employee in Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth’s office, who the office said works only a handful of hours each week, tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, according to a press statement. The employee, whose work area is separated from the rest of the staff, last worked in the office on the morning of Thursday, … Continued

June 23, 2020

Ivey “shocked and appalled” by noose targeting Bubba Wallace

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced on Monday, that she was shocked and appalled that a noose was found in the garage area of Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. Wallace is the only Black driver, to have a fulltime ride in NASCAR’s Cup Series since 1971. Wallace, who is from Mobile, was at the Talladega Super … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 23, 2020

Opinion

A noose was left in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall. A coward put it there

There was a noose found hanging in NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace’s garage stall at Talladega on Sunday afternoon. A coward put it there. It doesn’t matter who NASCAR eventually finds as the culprit — and by late Sunday, stock car racing’s governing body, to its credit, had announced a full investigation and issued a promise … Continued

Josh Moon

June 22, 2020

Brooks announces opposition to defense cuts

Thursday, Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, announced on social media that he will, “Oppose any attempts to cut defense spending.” “Socialist Democrats aim to slash national security funding in favor of welfare spending in the national defense authorization,” Brooks said. “‪Defense & national security = federal government’s #1 priority.” ‪ “‪As a House Armed Services Committee … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 22, 2020

Alabama added to Kansas quarantine list as COVID-19 cases rise

Alabama was added to a travel ban list set by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Wednesday as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise. “Those who have traveled to the following locations need to quarantine for 14 days after arrival in Kansas. This applies to both Kansas residents and those visiting Kansas,” … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

June 19, 2020

Alabama’s unemployment rate falls to 9.9 percent

Alabama’s 9.9 percent unemployment rate in May is down slightly from April, and the reduction comes after Gov. Kay Ivey relaxed some restrictions meant to slow the spread of COVID-19 and allowed more businesses to open. The state’s revised unemployment rate in April was 13.8 percent. The state’s 9.9 percent unemployment rate in May is … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

June 19, 2020