COVID-19

Trump administration approves Alabama emergency declaration as state braces for Sally

Late Monday, the Trump administration approved Gov. Kay Ivey's request for an emergency declaration.

Brandon Moseley

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September 15, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey awards $10 million in federal COVID-19 aid to market state’s tourism industry

Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced the award of $10 million in federal coronavirus aid to support the state’s tourism industry through a marketing campaign.   “The tourism industry around the world has been one of the hardest hit during this ongoing health crisis, but in Alabama, we remain committed to remind those around our state … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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September 14, 2020

Higher Ed Commission elects Dothan businessman, Huntsville CEO as chair and vice chair

Charles Buntin was elected chairman and Miranda Bouldin Frost was elected vice chair of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, the commission announced on Friday. Both have been members of the commission since 2015. “As the coordinating board for public higher education in Alabama, I pledge to continue to work with our institutions throughout this … Continued

Micah Danney

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September 14, 2020

John Paul Dejnozka, the “Southwest Molester,” dies after testing positive for COVID-19

John Paul Dejnozka, 76, died on Sept. 9 after testing positive for COVID-19, becoming the 21st Alabama inmate to have died after being confirmed to have the disease. Dejnozka, who was dubbed the “Southwest Molester,” was convicted in 1980 in connection with the assault of at least 18 women in their homes, attacking, torturing and … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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September 14, 2020

169 Alabamians have died from COVID-19 in September

COVID-19 remains a major problem in the state of Alabama as at least 169 Alabamians have died in the first 13 days of September alone. The number of deaths so far in September is down substantially from the first 13 days of August when 310 Alabamians died. At least 602 Alabamians died in the month … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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September 14, 2020

Jones: Trump, Senate GOP leadership not serious about another round of COVID-19 relief

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Friday said it’s unclear whether Senate Republican leadership or the White House will work with Democrats to draft another round of meaningful COVID-19 relief for a country in need. Jones, speaking to reporters during a Facebook Live press briefing, said Sen. Mitch McConnell’s paired-down bill, which he and all other … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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September 11, 2020

Governor announces grant to aid domestic violence victims amid COVID-19

Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced approval of a $10,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to help domestic violence victims access help during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence is using the funds to provide direct services and support during COVID-19 for victims of family, domestic and dating violence, Ivey’s … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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September 11, 2020

Alabama Arise: Republican COVID-19 relief bill was “wholly inadequate”

The scaled-back COVID-19 relief plan offered by Senate Republicans that failed to pass on Thursday didn’t do nearly enough to address real needs of everyday Americans, said U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama.  His sentiments on the failed bill were backed by the nonprofit poverty advocacy group, Alabama Arise, whose executive director, Robyn Hyden, in a … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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September 11, 2020

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The president lied. Thousands of people died

Above all else, we should know one thing: Lies won’t fix anything.

Josh Moon

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September 11, 2020