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Variant Of COVID-19 Virus Detected In Three Alabamians
Alabama has identified multiple cases of a new COVID-19 variant originally reported in the United Kingdom.
Where Is The COVID-19 Vaccine And How Do You Get One?
Arranging to get a COVID-19 vaccine can be frustrating and a potentially complicated process. We're here to answer some of your questions.
Devastated Fultondale Residents Hope To Bounce Back
Clean up continues after a strong tornado devastated parts of Fultondale Monday night. Residents are, once again, coming together to pick up the pieces.
Tornado Destroys Areas In North Jefferson County Killing At Least One
There's been extensive damage to homes, businesses, and schools in the area.
City Council Approves Bid For Birmingham Real-Time Crime Center
The city of Birmingham's 'real-time crime center' is coming to life thanks to the city council's approval of a nearly $1 million construction bid.
Settlement Reached To Address ABC Coke Pollution
The Drummond Company will now be required to follow a leak detection and repair program for the rest of the plant’s existence.
Frustration Grows With Alabama’s Slow Vaccine Rollout
Alabama has administered less than half of its COVID-19 vaccine supply. So why do state health officials say supply is the main obstacle?
Birmingham Police Stations Offer Safe Place To Exchange Online Purchases
The comments from Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin comes after a UAB student was shot and killed during a transaction arranged online.
Gov. Ivey Extends Mask Order Until March 5
Alabama residents must continue to wear masks in public for another six weeks.
Birmingham Native Co-Creates The ‘Bridgerton Musical’
A singer-songwriter from Mountain Brook is using her musical skills to transform one of Netflix's top TV shows into a musical.
What Hollywood Gets Wrong About The South
Author Ben Beard surveys the South through movies in his new book "The South Never Plays Itself."
Park Board Approves Making Legion Field A 24/7 Vaccination Site
Legion Field has been operating as a testing site for COVID-19. Now officials want to expand the operation to include coronavirus vaccinations.
UAB Hospital Ready To Vaccinate More People, Waiting On More Vaccine
Alabama's biggest hospital says it could establish a mass vaccination site this week if it had more doses.
JeffCo Commission Picks Up Where Feds Left Off, Will Pay For COVID Time Off
The Jefferson County Commission unanimously approved funding this week that will help pay county employees for time off related to COVID-19.
COVID Vaccinations Begin For People 75+ Years Old
Jefferson County residents 75 and older started receiving the COVID-19 vaccine this week.
Birmingham Council Hires Its Own Lobbyist And Lawyer, Saying The Mayor Doesn’t Share Information
The Birmingham City Council decided this week to hire its own lobbyist and legal consultant.
Alabama Young Voters On Capitol Attacks: ‘We Can’t Unsee Those Images’
Young voters of both parties look toward the future as a new administration takes over.
Woodfin Looks Toward A Better 2021 In State Of The Community Address
The mayor discussed continued neighborhood revitalization, the rise in homicides, and encouraging economic development projects on the horizon.
Scales Announces Bid For Mayor
The county commissioner would be the first elected female mayor of the city.
Union Election At Amazon Warehouse Set For February 8
About 6,000 Amazon workers from the fulfillment center in Bessemer will begin voting next month on whether to unionize.
Justice Department Knew 2018 Border Policy Would Separate Children From Families
Alabama’s Jeff Sessions is facing criticism for his role as former U.S. Attorney General in a new report by the Department of Justice’s Office of Inspector General.
High Demand For COVID-19 Vaccine Strains Health Departments In South
An uneven vaccine rollout across Southern states is causing frustration. Health departments are overwhelmed with people seeking shots as phone lines and websites are unable to keep up with the demand.
Huntsville Picked For Headquarters Of New U.S. Space Command
The Air Force said Huntsville is the “preferred and reasonable’’ site pending a required environmental impact study.
Alabama Man Faces 17 Indictments After Riots At The U.S. Capitol
An Alabama man who was arrested last week following riots at the U.S. Capitol now faces additional federal weapons charges.
What You Need To Know About The COVID Vaccine Rollout In Alabama
Answers to your questions about the coronavirus vaccine rollout in Alabama. Who is eligible? How can you sign up to get a vaccine?
Next Phase of COVID-19 Vaccinations In Jefferson County Could Start Next Week
The state authorized all counties to begin vaccinating first responders and people 75 years and older. But health officials say it will likely be next week before they can start doing that.
Democrats Gearing Up for Effort to Oust Mo Brooks in 2022
U.S. Representative Mo Brooks is facing backlash after his comments last week surrounding the pro-Trump riots at the U.S. Capitol.
Partly Numb, A UAB ICU Nurse Finds Ways To Carry On
Caring for record numbers of coronavirus patients in the hospital takes a heavy toll on health care workers like Kelsey Jacks.
Bernard Lockhart’s Work Ethic Fueled His Passion For Jazz And Community-Building
Bernard Lockhart, founder of Avondale's Jazz in the Park, died last month from complications related to COVID-19.
Birmingham Pastor Calls For A State Of Emergency Over Murder Rate
The number of homicides rose in the city in 2020. Birmingham started 2021 with three murders over three days.
Alabama Republicans Condemn Pro-Trump Mob As Many Vow To Continue The Fight
Alabama lawmakers in Congress ranged in their reactions to Wednesday's Capitol breach by a mob of Trump supporters.
Hotels, Recovery Rooms And Waiting Rooms Pressed Into Service As UAB’s Patient Load Rises
UAB Hospital is daily caring for a record number of new COVID-19 patients. These patients have been hospitalized because they are very sick or may be unable to survive without intensive medical care, according to UAB.
