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12,254 coronavirus cases diagnosed this week alone

Friday’s report capped off a grim week in which the state set a number of record highs. In total, 12,254 Alabamians have tested positive in the last seven days — and 163 have died.
July 24, 2020

Alabama coronavirus cases continue upward trend

The Alabama Department of Public Health on Monday reported that an additional 1,718 Alabamians were diagnosed with the coronavirus. This breaks the record just set on Thursday of 1,129 cases, but the large increase on Monday was largely due to a data reporting delay that caused cases from Saturday and Sunday to be reported on … Continued
June 30, 2020

Brooks says widening I-565 is an investment in the future

Monday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) expressed his satisfaction with the news that Interstate 565 had begun a much-anticipated widening project. “Work is set to begin Monday on widening I-565 from 4 to 6 lanes between Madison and I-65! This milestone has been a long time coming,” Brooks said. “I am thankful to Governor Ivey for … Continued
June 9, 2020

Marshall “satisfied” actions taken by police in Huntsville were “reasonable”

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) voiced his support Thursday for law enforcement in Huntsville. As has been widely reported, the Huntsville Police Department used tear gas Wednesday evening to disperse a crowd of protesters. Given the infrequency with which this tool is employed, the attorney general said he believed that it was his duty … Continued
June 5, 2020

Senate delays vote on bill that would reallocate judges

The Alabama Senate delayed a vote on a bill Tuesday that would reallocate judges from areas in decline to areas of the state that are experiencing growth. Senate Bill 255 is sponsored by Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore. “Why is this needed? Some counties in South Alabama and North Alabama have grown rapidly,” and need judges, … Continued
March 11, 2020

Eight Alabama sheriffs, police groups from 11 major cities endorse Sessions

Monday, eight Alabama Sheriffs and representatives from police groups in eleven major American cities held a joint press conference to announce that they are endorsing Jeff Sessions for the U.S. Senate. Madison County Sheriff Kevin Turner said that Sessions has a proven track record of strong support for law enforcement in Alabama. “Law enforcement officers … Continued
January 22, 2020

WAFF reporter Allen Stroud has died

Sunday WAFF TV Channel 48 reporter Allen Stroud passed away Sunday afternoon following a yearlong battle with stage 4 lung cancer. Allen was only 31-years -old. Allen Stroud was a Madison native. He went to work at WAFF 48 in 2013 after graduating from Auburn University with a business degree. He joined WAFF as a … Continued
December 30, 2019