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Alabama health experts: State is not ready to fully lift stay-at-home restrictions

As Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is set to announce updates to her stay-at-home order Tuesday, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state has reached 6,539 with at least 118 new cases reported so far Monday. Meanwhile, 25 public health experts surveyed by the Alabama Political Reporter say Alabama is not ready to fully … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 27, 2020

UAB: Two new mobile COVID-19 testing sites in Birmingham, but testing overall still too low

The University of Alabama at Birmingham on Monday announced two new mobile testing sites for Birmingham meant to boost COVID-19 testing for those outside of downtown. “We know that not all patients and not all citizens in Birmingham and Jefferson County want to or can come to a downtown drive through testing site, so we … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

April 27, 2020

Supply shortages still inhibiting widespread testing in Alabama

The total number of people tested for COVID-19 in Alabama, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, jumped by more than 18,000 on Saturday. It was the single largest increase in the total number of tests reported in a day since the state began performing tests in early March. The total number of reported … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 27, 2020

BCA member Medical Place donates $100K to UAB for COVID-19 research

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) today announced that Montgomery-based Medical Place, a BCA member, has donated $100,000 to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), earmarked for COVID-19 related research. This came after Medical Place approached BCA for help facilitating the donation to a group working on long-term coronavirus relief. “My father’s motto, which … Continued

April 27, 2020

SBA again accepting Paycheck Protection Program applications

The U.S. Small Business Administration on Monday began once again accepting applications in a program meant to help small businesses keep workers during the COVID-19 crisis. The first round of $349 billion in the Paycheck Protection Program loans ran out in just 13 days, and not without controversy. At least $500 million of that money … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

April 27, 2020

CDC adds several COVID-19 symptoms

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have added several new symptoms for COVID-19, meaning we’re still learning more about a virus that’s already killed more than 55,000 Americans and more than 207,000 worldwide. The CDC now says a new loss of taste or smell, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache and a sore … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

April 27, 2020

Opinion

When should Alabama’s economy reopen?

When should Alabama reopen its economy after the COVID-19 shutdown? President Trump has said the decision is for Governors to make, even if he disagrees with his or her decision. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has said she plans to announce a decision this week, possibly April 28. White House Guidelines for “Opening Up America Again” … Continued

Chris Christie

April 27, 2020

Domestic violence cases increase during COVID-19 outbreak

Millions of Americans are staying home to keep themselves safe from COVID-19 but for many, home is not a safe haven. Patricia Speck, a domestic violence prevention specialist at UAB, said that one in four women and one in seven men are expected to experience domestic violence during the pandemic. She said this is due … Continued

Jessa Reid Bolling

April 27, 2020

Opinion

Legislature’s return on May 4 sends a terrible message

The Alabama Legislature is returning on May 4. May the odds be ever in their favor. Because, with dozens of members over the age of 60 — and many of the lawmakers in not-so-great shape — that is “Hunger Games”-level stuff. But hey, if you want to be able to dip into that cornucopia of … Continued

Josh Moon

April 27, 2020

Former NASA Administrator James Beggs has died

Thursday, NASA Administrator James Beggs passed away. Beggs was NASA’s sixth administrator. He served under President Ronald W. Reagan (R). His tenure at NASA was highlighted by the successful launch of the space shuttle program. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine commented on the passing of Administrator Beggs. Mr. Beggs served as NASA administrator from July 1981 … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 27, 2020