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Alabama sees record-high COVID hospitalizations, record-low ICU bed availability

Alabama had just 12 percent of the state’s ICU beds available on Monday, and 496 of them were filled with COVID-19 patients, a record high, said Don Williamson, president of the Alabama Hospital Association.

Eddie Burkhalter

July 28, 2020

Alabama records more than 40,000 coronavirus cases in July

Not only is July the worst month for new coronavirus cases, but the number of cases reported in July is also more than every other month of the pandemic combined.

Brandon Moseley

July 28, 2020

Jailed demonstrators plan rally at Alabama Capitol on Tuesday

Members of Alabama Black Lives Matter and Alabama SaveOurselves are to hold a press conference and demonstration outside the state Capitol on Tuesday following the arrest of five members earlier this month. Members of Alabama Black Lives Matter and Alabama SaveOurselves on July 16 held a “die-in” on the steps of Alabama’s Capitol to advocate … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

July 28, 2020

Bars are weak point in COVID spread

On Monday, the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board ordered all bars to stop serving alcohol at 11 p.m. in an attempt to somewhat control the spread of the coronavirus.

Brandon Moseley

July 28, 2020

Alabama cuts off alcohol sales in bars, restaurants at 11 p.m.

Cutting off alcohol sales early is intended to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Eddie Burkhalter

July 27, 2020

More than 500 Alabamians have died from COVID-19 in July

July is also by far the worst month for new coronavirus infections in Alabama. Another 1,037 cases were confirmed by the state on Sunday.

Brandon Moseley

July 27, 2020

A college football at the goal line on a grass field

NCAA Board of Governors tables motion to eliminate fall sports championships

Supporters of playing the 2020 college football season won an important victory on Friday when the NCAA Board of Governors voted to table a motion to scrap the FCS, Division two, and Division three football playoffs championships. The conferences wrested effective control of what we think of as major college football, the Division One Football … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 27, 2020

Alabama high school football to open on schedule with social distancing

The Alabama High School Athletic Association announced Thursday that high school football and other fall sports will be played on schedule — but with modifications to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. “We’re looking forward to starting football practice on Aug. 3,” AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese told reporters. “I’ve asked all of our schools … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 27, 2020

Neither the Tide nor the Tigers have an opening day opponent

Both the University of Alabama and Auburn University college football teams are currently searching for new season-opening opponents. College football fans look forward to the opening day of the season each year and mark the dates on their calendar for months. At this moment, neither Alabama nor Auburn have a Sept. 5 opponent, as both … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 27, 2020

Alabama’s COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue worrisome rise

There were a record 1,586 coronavirus patients in hospitals statewide Thursday, breaking the previous record set Monday, the fifth straight day of record-high hospitalizations.

Eddie Burkhalter

July 24, 2020