New unemployment claims declined last week
63 percent of the new claims were reported to be due to the pandemic.
COVID-19
Sen. Tommy Tuberville: “These vaccines are safe, effective and free.”
Vaccinations in Alabama have plummeted in recent weeks. Tuberville urged the public to get vaccinated.
Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles to reopen hearings to public
Pardons and parole hearings have been closed to the public since March due to COVID-19.
Spring 2021 state sales tax collections up dramatically over last year
The top three months on record for state sales and use taxes collected are March 2021, April 2021 and December 2020.
Governor awards COVID-19 community development block grants
Ivey awarded $500,000 each to the city of Opelika and Russell County and $300,000 each to Marengo, Monroe and Pickens counties.
June 9, 2021
Alabama’s COVID vaccinations lag as experts fear a resurgence
UAB's Dr. Michael Saag said for the unvaccinated, the threat from COVID-19 remains very real.
Alabama doctors take calls on TV and answer viewers’ questions about vaccines
The Medical Association is planning to do more vaccine call-in programs with television stations throughout the state.
June 7, 2021
Overdose deaths rose 31 percent in Alabama during the pandemic
Drug overdose deaths in Alabama were up 31 percent in 2020 over 2019, but the state was not alone.
Gov. Kay Ivey announces she will run for re-election
Gov. Kay Ivey announced that she will seek a second full term as governor in 2022.
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.