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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

Walker County Public Fishing Lake being stocked with Rainbow Trout

The lake will reopen for trout season on Friday, Nov. 27. The daily creel limit is four trout per angler.

November 24, 2020

Special waterfowl hunting days announced for youth, veterans and active military personnel

On those days, military personnel on active duty, veterans and youth under age 16 who are accompanied by a licensed adult hunter may hunt for waterfowl statewide.

November 20, 2020

Coronavirus is setting new records

Coronavirus cases aren’t just on the rise in a number of hot spots. They are increasing in nearly every single state.

November 16, 2020

U.S. sets new record for number of coronavirus cases Thursday

More than 3.3 million Americans are currently dealing with active coronavirus infections.

November 6, 2020

Alabama’s COVID deaths were up in October

October’s 427 deaths is an increase of 14.5 percent from September, during which 373 Alabamians died.

November 3, 2020

CDC issues Halloween guidance

“Traditional Halloween activities are fun, but some can increase the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 or influenza,” the CDC warned.

October 31, 2020

We are near “a dangerous tipping point” with coronavirus: former FDA head

The state of Alabama is following a national trend of surging cases in October.

October 26, 2020

Interior Department designates new national recreational trail in Alabama

The designation is part of a broader national announcement that establishes 30 new national recreation trails in 25 states, adding more than 1,275 miles to the National Trails System.

October 23, 2020

Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth tests positive for COVID-19

Ainsworth is the only state constitutional officer in Alabama known to have contracted the coronavirus to this point in the public health crisis.

October 21, 2020