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Nursing Home Association announces plan for indoor visits

“It’s important for nursing home residents and their family members to be able to visit in person and this is another step toward returning life to normal in nursing homes,” said Brandon Farmer, president and CEO of the Alabama Nursing Home Association.

October 1, 2020

Birmingham City Council approves 2021 budget

Mayor Randall Woodfin’s $412 million budget is almost 9 percent lower than the previous budget.

Eddie Burkhalter

October 1, 2020

Opinion

Access to voting shouldn’t depend on the color of your skin or your health

The ability to vote safely in Alabama shouldn’t depend on the color of your skin or your socioeconomic status — and we can’t let it. Let’s do better.

Kira Fonteneau

October 1, 2020

Judge orders Alabama to change voter requirements over COVID-19 concerns

In his 197-page ruling, the judge wrote that “the plaintiffs have proved that their fears are justified.”

Eddie Burkhalter

September 30, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey extends statewide mask order, allows limited nursing home visitations

“This mask ordinance is working. It works, and we have evidence of that,” State Health Officer Scott Harris said.

Eddie Burkhalter

September 30, 2020

Lieutenant governor calls for end to mask order

"Masks should be voluntary, not mandatory. We have to Make America Great Again," Ainsworth said.

Brandon Moseley

September 30, 2020

Alabama ABC Board rescinds alcohol sales curfew

On Tuesday, the Board approved a new order, which notes that the 50 percent occupancy requirement remains in place.

Eddie Burkhalter

September 30, 2020

Opinion

Alabama’s budget year begins this week. COVID-19 has played havoc

The coronavirus pandemic has left a half billion dollar cut to Alabama’s state budgets for the upcoming year, but the debacle has decimated other states much worse than Alabama.

Steve Flowers

September 30, 2020

The first presidential debate was held Tuesday

Below are some key moments from the debate.

Brandon Moseley

September 30, 2020

Alabamians request more than 101,000 absentee ballots with 30 days left to apply

So far, 35,184 absentee ballots have been successfully returned for the general election.

September 29, 2020