COVID-19 deaths in Alabama reach 21,000
The grim milestone comes almost exactly three years after the first confirmed COVID-19 cases in Alabama.
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See recent postsEnd of emergency SNAP allotments will increase hunger
Increased benefits will expire at the end of February, and that means hunger is likely to get worse again.
Survey: COVID-19 no longer a major employment barrier in Alabama
Transportation is now the most often-cited barrier, followed by personal health and familial obligations.
Rep. Oliver’s chairmanship questioned after behavior during veterans home outbreak
At a recent Board of Veterans Affairs meeting, members questioned Oliver's fitness to serve as House veterans affairs committee chair.
COVID-19 positivity rate, hospitalizations jump in Alabama
The growth accounts for the steepest single increase in the COVID-19 positivity rate in some time.
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See recent postsThe reality of COVID isn’t hard to find
When it comes to COVID and the COVID vaccine, conspiracy theories abound. Which is weird, since reality is sitting right there.
Small businesses say inflation, staffing continue to slow economic recovery
The NFIB Research Center’s latest COVID-19 survey assesses the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on small businesses.
January 4, 2023
COVID-19 positivity, hospitalizations take a sharp rise in Alabama
The state's COVID-19 positivity rate has risen at an alarming rate over the past two weeks.
As COVID-19 wanes, UAB doctors warn of potential “triple-demic”
Although COVID-19 has been on a decline, UAB doctors say the return to normal activity has brought back a surge in flu and RSV.
Education scorecard shows how Alabama districts held up during pandemic
Alabama performed well compared to 28 other states, losing about one month in math and staying steady in reading.