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Hightower calls on Congress to investigate the Chinese government’s handling of coronavirus

Wednesday, former state Senator (R-Mobile) and congressional candidate Bill Hightower (R-Mobile) issued a statement in support of a congressional investigations into a possible coverup of the coronavirus by China’s Communist regime and the World Health Organization (WHO). “While there are many unanswered questions looming, the trajectory of this pandemic is undeniable,” Hightower said. “The Communist … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 16, 2020

Ivey reports that the state has started conversation on post pandemic economy

Monday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) hosted a conference call with state Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington, and EMA Director Brian Hastings. “We are one week in to our Stay at Home order. While it seems to be working, we have to remain vigilant and continue to follow the orders,” said … Continued

Brandon Moseley and Nicole Jones

April 16, 2020

Academic libraries play essential role during coronavirus pandemic

The Network of Alabama Academic Libraries (NAAL) is successfully working with content providers to offer new and expanded access to resources, focusing on the single goal of making sure users have real-time availability to what they need. This is crucial during the coronavirus pandemic that has forced campuses to quickly transition to online classes. Not … Continued

April 16, 2020

Alabama surpasses 4,000 COVID-19 cases, reported deaths reach 116

At least 4,000 Alabamians have tested positive for COVID-19, the Alabama Department of Public Health says. As of Wednesday morning, 4,006 positive cases have been reported in the state. At least 116 people have died after testing positive for the virus. Of those, 75 deaths have been verified by the department of health’s epidemiology staff. … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 15, 2020

Faith in Action Alabama: Underfunding health programs contributed to COVID-19 racial disparities

As of Tuesday morning, 23,664 Americans have died from COVID-19. While people of all races get and die of COVID-19, the mortality rate among black people is alarmingly high. In Alabama, black people are only 27 percent of the population but 54 percent of the COVID-19 deaths. This is not just a statistical anomaly for … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 15, 2020

Parole hearings can’t resume any quicker due to state law, bureau says

After Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday issued an order for parole hearings to resume and the Bureau of Pardons and Paroles announced hearings would restart May 18, some worried that it was too long to wait amid the COVID-19 crisis. Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, in a Tuesday morning tweet urged the bureau to hold hearings … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

April 14, 2020

Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles officer tests positive for COVID-19

An officer with the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the bureau. The officer is self-quarantining at his home, the bureau said in a statement Monday. “The men and women who are out in the field doing this vital work to protect the people of Alabama while helping … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

April 13, 2020

Federal judge blocks Alabama’s temporary abortion ban amid COVID-19

A federal judge Sunday evening issued a preliminary injunction preventing the state of Alabama from banning abortions during the COVID-19 crisis. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Alabama on March 30 filed a court document arguing that Alabama is restricting access to abortions under the guise of protecting the public from COVID-19. … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

April 12, 2020

Livestreams and drive-ins: Easter in the time of COVID-19

Sunday church service is as engrained in Southern culture as sweet tea and college football. This Easter, churches across the country will be missing their congregations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last month, Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health issued a statewide order prohibiting non-work related gatherings of 25 people or … Continued

Jessa Reid Bolling

April 12, 2020

Severe weather, strong tornadoes possible Sunday

There is a strong possibility of severe weather on this Easter Sunday. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that, despite some risk of COVID-19, storm shelters should still be open if and when Alabamians need them today. “Unfortunately, Alabama is far too familiar with the unpredictability of severe weather,” Gov. Ivey said. “Our state stands … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 12, 2020