Skip to content

Public Health

Environment / News

ADEM announces “precedent-setting” consent order with 3M

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management announced today it has reached a landmark consent order with the 3M Company that holds the company accountable for cleaning up what are sometimes called “forever chemicals” from its plant in Decatur and at multiple sites in northwest Alabama. It also commits the company to long-term obligations to investigate … Continued
July 24, 2020

Mayor asks Mobile City Council to make wearing face coverings mandatory

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson on Friday said he is asking the Mobile City Council to make wearing masks or cloth face covers when out in public a requirement in the city of Mobile. The move is intended to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes the disease known as COVID-19. “I’ve asked the … Continued
June 27, 2020

More than 200 Alabamians have died from COVID-19 in the month of June

The Alabama Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that 23 more citizens of the state have died from COVID-19 — the latest setback for a state that had been optimistic about reopening the economy. The losses bring the state’s death toll to 854. At least 224 Alabamians have died during June alone. {{CODE1}} While many … Continued
June 24, 2020

Wind Creek Casinos reopen for business

Monday, Wind Creek casinos in Atmore, Wetumpka, and Montgomery re-opened on Monday. The Wind Creek Casinos are operated by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Casinos and other entertainment venues were allowed to reopen by Governor Kay Ivey (R) after she lifted the ban on the venues to halt the spread of the coronavirus. Wind … Continued
June 10, 2020

CDC issues new guidelines for schools reopening

Most Alabama children have not seen the inside of a school building since March 13. When schools reopen in early August, if schools reopen, much will be different about school as we know it. On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released guidelines on on how schools should reopen in the fall. … Continued
May 21, 2020

Alabama reports largest single-day increase in new COVID-19 cases

Alabama reported nearly 2,000 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days — the highest number of new reported cases over a seven-day period since the outbreak began. Thursday also showed the largest single-day increase in new reported cases. The increase comes as the governor is coming under increasing pressure from business groups and Republican … Continued
May 7, 2020

Marshall warns municipalities not to go too far in COVID-19 orders

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says that municipal power must be exercised within constitutional parameters. “As the State begins to phase out of the stay-at-home order, municipalities are wrestling with individual and, in some cases, unique decisions regarding the preservation of the health and safety of their residents,” Marshall said in a statement. “In light … Continued
May 4, 2020

Public Easter week services are canceled

Most Churches in Alabama will not hold public Easter week services in compliance with the guidance from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Easter week is the holiest week in the Christian Church’s calendar and is usually marked with overflow crowds at Easter services in … Continued
April 8, 2020

Talladega race has been postponed

Talladega Superspeedway President Brian Crichton announced that the upcoming Geico 500 NASCAR race at the Talladega Superspeedway has been postponed. “As a result of the Coronavirus’ impact on our nation and the President’s declaration of a National Emergency, we have taken actions to protect the safety of our fans, competitors and the sport’s stakeholders,” Crichton … Continued
March 27, 2020