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Birmingham, Montgomery enact local mask mandates

The resolution — passed two days before the governor's mandate expires — requires individuals to wear masks when in public.

April 7, 2021

Alabama Supreme Court upholds dismissal of lawsuit over mask order

The justices wrote that the plaintiffs failed to provide proof that they'd been injured as a result of the mask order.

March 19, 2021

A year of despair

"The cliché is true: There is a light at the end of this dark tunnel."

March 13, 2021

Lawmaker pre-files bill to limit state’s authority to close businesses, churches in state of emergency

HB103 would limit the current powers wielded by the governor and other public officials.

January 29, 2021

Ivey asks for patience from public on COVID vaccine

"We will get shots in the arm and off the shelf. In the meantime, be patient," Ivey said.

January 19, 2021

December is on track to be Alabama’s deadliest month of the pandemic

From cases and deaths to hospitalizations, December is on track to be the worst month of the pandemic.

December 21, 2020

FDA panel approves emergency use for Moderna’s COVID vaccine

The full FDA and a CDC panel both still have to sign off on the panel’s recommendation.

December 18, 2020

Birmingham area hospitals: Please wear masks, social distance as COVID surges

"Given the high level of community spread, our hospitals need the public’s help in stopping the spread of COVID."

December 16, 2020

Roby urges Alabamians to follow all COVID guidelines

“Your participation helps protect your family and community," she said.

December 2, 2020

Roby warns Americans to be careful this Thanksgiving

Congresswoman Roby urged Alabamians to adjust Thanksgiving holiday activities to avoid spreading the coronavirus.

November 25, 2020