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Alabama only state with less than 40% of eligible population vaccinated

July 30, 2021 Bouldin 0

By Ramsey Archibald Alabama is the only state in the nation with fewer than 40% of eligible residents vaccinated against COVID-19. Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show just 39.6% of people […]

Alabama Gov. Ivey says ‘no’ to masks in schools despite pediatric group’s new recommendations

July 23, 2021 Bouldin 0

By Savannah Tryens-Fernandes Gov. Kay Ivey said she does not think Alabama schools need a mask mandate to reopen safely, despite a recommendation released Monday from a national professional organization of pediatricians that all children over […]

THREE MILLION DOLLARS IN GRANTS GOING TO BLACK HISTORY SITES, GROUPS

July 23, 2021 Bouldin 0

ASSOCIATED PRESS A fund formed in response to the deadly racial violence four years ago in Charlottesville, Virginia, said Thursday it will award $3 million in grants to more than three dozen groups and sites […]

SUSPECT CHARGED WITH CAPITAL MURDER IN FATAL SHOOTING OF 3-YEAR-OLD BOY

July 23, 2021 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton (AL.COM) – – A 35-year-old man has been charged with capital murder after a child was fatally shot in Montgomery. Police on Sunday announced the charge against Orlando Meghell Harriell. Killed was […]

Aretha biopic ‘Respect’ to be shown in Alabama before wide release

July 23, 2021 Bouldin 0

By Matt Wake The Shoals is getting some early “Respect.” Iconic soul-music singer Aretha Franklin’s biopic doesn’t open nationally until Aug. 13. But a special screening for the “Respect” film will be held 6 p.m. July […]

Alabama hospitals report nearly all COVID-19 patients are unvaccinated

July 16, 2021 Bouldin 0

By Ramsey Archibald While hospitalizations remain low, the vast majority Alabamians hospitalized with COVID-19 in recent weeks were not vaccinated, according to a recent survey of hospitals in the state. The survey from the Alabama Hospital Association showed […]

STATE ALABAMA PARENTS REPORT ISSUES WITH SCHOOL MEAL MONEY CARDS

July 9, 2021 Bouldin 0

By Savannah Tryens-Fernandes Parents throughout Alabama are reporting issues getting promised food money aid. Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) payments for eligible children who didn’t receive school lunches because of virtual or hybrid learning began rolling out […]