Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth tests positive for COVID-19
Ainsworth is the only state constitutional officer in Alabama known to have contracted the coronavirus to this point in the public health crisis.
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At least 248 COVID deaths reported in Alabama in October
The cumulative death toll in Alabama has risen by 248 to 2,788 in October and by 124 in the last week alone.
Saban tests negative for coronavirus, cleared to coach
Saban has been cleared to be on the field coaching Saturday’s football game against the University of Georgia.
The Census count is now over
Alabama presently has seven congressional districts. Public officials are fearful that the state could lose one of those districts through post-Census redistricting and reapportionment.
Congressman Byrne: States that locked down shouldn’t get federal aid
Republicans in the Congress have been strongly resisting calls to reimburse city and state governments for their lost revenues due to the economic shutdowns.
Georgia game going ahead despite Saban’s COVID diagnosis
The 69-year-old Saban has tested positive for the coronavirus, but is asymptomatic at this time.
Marshall awarded 2020 API policy warrior award
The API Policy Warrior Awards are now in their second year.
Alabama reports at least 124 deaths so far in October
At least 124 Alabamians have been reported dead from COVID-19 thus far in the month of October.
President Trump leaves Walter Reed hospital
“I just left Walter Reed after receiving incredible care and I’m feeling really good,” Trump said on Twitter.
378 Alabamians died from COVID-19 in September
At least 373 Alabamians were reported dead from COVID-19 in Alabama in September.