The state says Alabama’s unemployment rate fell to 3.9% in December, the lowest point since the coronavirus pandemic began ravaging the state’s economy.
Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered the immediate lowering of flags to half-staff to honor the life of Alabama native and baseball legend Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron.
“Hammerin’ Hank” set a wide array of career hitting records during a 23-year career spent mostly with the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves, including RBIs, extra-base hits and total bases.
As COVID-19 numbers slowly start to improve in Alabama, experts say these next few weeks could be crucial to whether our state keeps improving or starts sliding again.
The Florida Department of Health has announced they are prioritizing COVID-19 vaccines for Florida residents and will ask for proof of residence before receiving the first dose.
Alabama's congressional delegation has voted to approve a waiver to make Mobile native and retired General Lloyd Austin eligible to be the next secretary of defense.
President Joe Biden wants to get assistance flowing while Congress begins to consider a $1.9 trillion package to help those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
President Joe Biden has ordered a “pause” on all border wall construction within a week, one of 17 executive orders he issued on his first day in office.
Governor Kay Ivey has extended her order that Alabamians must wear protective face coverings and take other safety measures to protect them from COVID.
Alabama has seen a strain on hospitals around the state since the holidays led to a surge in COVID-19 cases, that includes emergency rooms. Health officials say that’s why it’s more important than ever to have a primary care doctor to treat moderate symptoms of COVID-19. Otherwise your options may be limited.
Correspondent Maureen Maher and 48 HOURS report on the life of Tracey Harris, a hard-working, loving young mother from Ozark and the investigation into her murder.
A new and more contagious strain of COVID-19 is already in nearby states and health officials said it’s only a matter of time before it is diagnosed in Alabama.
