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COVID strikes the White House as president, first lady test positive

At least 7.4 million Americans have tested positive for the virus, and now the president has it.

October 2, 2020

Troy vs. South Alabama football game postponed due to COVID

A pause of workouts is temporary, but no makeup date for the game has been announced.

October 1, 2020

Lieutenant governor calls for end to mask order

"Masks should be voluntary, not mandatory. We have to Make America Great Again," Ainsworth said.

September 30, 2020

Alabama reports zero COVID deaths on Sunday and Monday

In the month of September, at least 319 Alabamians have died from COVID-19 including 62 in the last week alone.

September 29, 2020

Palmer supports legislation making unused PPP funds available to small businesses

There is an estimated $137 billion remaining in the Payroll Protection Program that could be immediately available to small businesses.

September 28, 2020

Palmer bill would give states flexibility in spending remaining coronavirus funds

Palmer said passing this legislation, HR8360, will give states a much-needed boost for infrastructure and an extended period to determine how to address continued COVID-19-related expenses, instead of rushing to spend the funds with a looming deadline.

September 28, 2020

Roy Moore sues state challenging COVID orders

Moore is arguing that the state has exceeded its authority by issuing COVID-19 restrictions and the statewide mask mandate.

September 28, 2020

More than 2,500 Alabamians have died from COVID-19

At least 324 Alabamians have been reported dead from COVID-19 thus far in the month of September alone.

September 25, 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

September 24, 2020

Alabama has fourth highest rate of coronavirus cases

Alabama has the fourth-highest per capita rate of COVID-19 cases in the country, trailing only fellow Southern states Louisiana, Florida and Mississippi.

September 22, 2020