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Economy

Reports: Electric vehicles spark positive economic momentum

American consumers purchased more than 300,000 EVs in the third quarter of 2023 to set a new sales record.

October 19, 2023

Alabama State Health Officer tests positive for COVID

Dr. Scott Harris, who is vaccinated and boosted, on Tuesday tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday but is exhibiting mild symptoms.

Eddie Burkhalter

April 13, 2022

Three more incarcerated men die with COVID-19

The three deaths, all at St. Clair Correctional Facility, bring the total number of COVID-related deaths among Alabama's incarcerated to 73.

Eddie Burkhalter

February 2, 2022

Alabama’s positivity rate reaches 42.3 percent as cases surge

There were 329 COVID patients hospitalized in Alabama on Dec. 1, and by Thursday that had increased by 343 percent, to 1,459.

Eddie Burkhalter

January 7, 2022

Positive diagnoses yet to change Moore’s anti-mask mind

"I’m not sure that me wearing a mask, whether you think I should or not, really is going to help anybody," Moore said recently.

John H. Glenn

August 23, 2021

Alabama prisons record 203 more COVID-19 positive among incarcerated

Asymptomatic testing at Elmore Correctional Facility found 191 cases among incarcerated men.

Eddie Burkhalter

August 18, 2021

Alabama has fewest vaccinated residents, highest positivity rate in the U.S.

As COVID-19 surges, Alabama's hospitals are asking for nursing help and readying temporary ICU beds.

Eddie Burkhalter

July 30, 2021

Three Alabama state representatives test positive for COVID-19

House Speaker Mac McCutcheon encouraged members Tuesday to wear masks and practice social distancing.

Eddie Burkhalter

March 17, 2021

Two more Alabama inmates die after testing positive for COVID-19

The deaths mark the 33rd and 34th deaths among inmates within Alabama’s correctional facilities.

John H. Glenn

December 2, 2020

Saban, AD Byrne test positive for COVID-19

Nick Saban has tested positive for COVID-19. The University of Alabama released a statement late Wednesday afternoon confirming that Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne both tested positive for the virus and were currently self-quarantining at their homes. The university said Saban and Byrne were the only known positive tests at this point. “I found … Continued

Josh Moon

October 14, 2020