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UAB doctor urges public get flu vaccine as COVID-19 continues to spread

As the flu season nears, Alabama health care providers are encouraging the public to get flu vaccines to prevent stressing hospitals, which continue to care for COVID-19 patients. “We just are really encouraging everyone to go ahead and get vaccinated,” said Dr. Erin DeLaney, assistant professor in the department of family and community medicine at … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 24, 2020

Opinion

For Coach Tub, no thinking required

Has Tommy Tuberville ever had an original thought? It doesn’t sound like it. Coach Tub basically spews Republican talking points and keeps his mouth firmly locked onto Donald Trump. He disrespects Alabama voters so much that he thinks that’s all he needs to do to win a place in the U.S. Senate. Tuberville recently addressed … Continued

Joey Kennedy

September 24, 2020

Alabama Farmer’s Federation starts a relief fund for farmers impacted by Sally

The Alabama Farmers Federation said Monday that it has established a relief fund to help farmers from across the state whose farms were damaged by Hurricane Sally. “When disaster strikes, I am always impressed by the people of Alabama and their giving spirits,” said Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell. “As we started receiving photos … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 24, 2020

Poll: 24 percent say that they will definitely not get a new COVID-19 vaccine

A new poll by the Pew Research Center shows that the percentage of American adults who will get the new coronavirus vaccine has dropped to just 51 percent. At least 24 percent were adamant that they will definitely not get the new vaccine, while another 25 percent answered that they will probably not take the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 24, 2020

SBA offers disaster assistance to businesses, residents affected by Hurricane Sally

Businesses and residents in Alabama counties designated as disaster areas after Hurricane Sally can now apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Small Business Administration administrator Jovita Carranza issued a statement following the announcement of the presidential disaster declaration, which began Sept. 14. “The SBA is strongly committed to providing Alabama … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 24, 2020

President Donald Trump endorses Barry Moore for Congress

President Donald Trump on Wednesday endorsed Republican 2nd Congressional District candidate Barry Moore, sharing his endorsement on Twitter. In the tweet, the president wrote, “Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) will be a terrific Congressman for Alabama! An early supporter of our #MAGA agenda, he is Strong on Jobs, Life, the Wall, Law & Order, and the Second … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 24, 2020

Attorney general opposes motion to reconsider Hubbard’s prison sentence

“Hubbard is not being punished for his reversed convictions. He is being punished for the crimes of which he remains convicted,” Marshall wrote to the court.

Eddie Burkhalter

September 23, 2020

Alabama Power reopens business office lobbies

The Alabama Power Company has reopened its business office lobbies, which have been closed since March due to fears of the coronavirus. “We are ready to be back, welcoming the customers because we’ve missed them,” said Sandra Tucker who works in the Jasper Alabama Power office and Appliance Center. “Just to see their face, to … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 23, 2020

Alabama declines to release COVID-19 data associated with child care centers

APR has asked for that data and whether ADPH was aware of the number of cases associated with child care centers statewide.

Eddie Burkhalter

September 23, 2020

Opinion

Hubbard did the crime; he should do the time

Hubbard may not be a violent offender but his actions are a danger to society and a threat to the public.

Bill Britt

September 23, 2020