Alabama health official says there’s ‘no room’ for rising COVID-19 death toll
“There is no room to put these bodies," Dr. Scott Harris said in a news conference this week.
“There is no room to put these bodies," Dr. Scott Harris said in a news conference this week.
Doctor says he won’t see unvaccinated patients, reports say
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
Alabama runs out of ICU beds as southern states slammed with COVID-19 cases
Multiple southern states are seeing a shortage of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases continue to run rampant fueled by the delta variant.
Multiple southern states are seeing a shortage of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases continue to run rampant fueled by the delta variant.
Beloved Alabama police officer, decorated Army veteran dies suddenly from COVID-19
Officer Juan Gomez, 39, was hospitalized on Aug. 6 after being diagnosed with COVID-19. He passed away Saturday.
Officer Juan Gomez, 39, was hospitalized on Aug. 6 after being diagnosed with COVID-19. He passed away Saturday.
Alabama first responders rescue woman found swimming in 70-foot-high water tank
The 350,000-gallon tank was drained and sanitized the after the woman was found swimming inside. Debris was also removed.
The 350,000-gallon tank was drained and sanitized the after the woman was found swimming inside. Debris was also removed.
Alabama recycling plant fire: Video captures ‘smokenado’
A “smokenado” formed during a fire at a recycling and salvaging plant in Burnsville, Alabama, on August 2.
A “smokenado” formed during a fire at a recycling and salvaging plant in Burnsville, Alabama, on August 2.
Mom urges vaccination after loss of ‘healthy’ 28-year-old son to COVID-19
After losing her son to COVID-19, Christy Carpenter and her family are encouraging hesitant people to get the vaccine — if not for themselves, then for the people around them.
After losing her son to COVID-19, Christy Carpenter and her family are encouraging hesitant people to get the vaccine — if not for themselves, then for the people around them.
Alabama police officer shooting: Suspect arrested in ambush
A man sought in the killing of an Alabama police officer who was gunned down in an ambush while taking a lunch break has been arrested, authorities said Wednesday.
A man sought in the killing of an Alabama police officer who was gunned down in an ambush while taking a lunch break has been arrested, authorities said Wednesday.
Alabama governor on COVID-19: 'It’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated'
Kay Ivey, Alabama’s governor, told reporters on Thursday that “it’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for the recent surge in COVID-19.
Kay Ivey, Alabama’s governor, told reporters on Thursday that “it’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for the recent surge in COVID-19.
Alabama official recorded using N-word at council meeting
Attendees and a livestream audience watched John “Tommy” Bryant, who is White, stand up and use a racial epithet at an Alabama city council meeting.
Attendees and a livestream audience watched John “Tommy” Bryant, who is White, stand up and use a racial epithet at an Alabama city council meeting.
‘It’s too late’: Doctor says her COVID-19 patients beg for vaccines before death
An Alabama doctor shared on Facebook the heart-wrenching final moments of COVID-19 patients who begged for a vaccine before their death.
An Alabama doctor shared on Facebook the heart-wrenching final moments of COVID-19 patients who begged for a vaccine before their death.
94-year-old grandmother tries on wedding dress for 1st time
Martha Mae Ophelia Moon Tucker finally got the chance to wear a wedding dress nearly 70 years after getting married.
Martha Mae Ophelia Moon Tucker finally got the chance to wear a wedding dress nearly 70 years after getting married.
Worker thrown across tarp by winds whipping through baseball stadium
Video shared by the Birmingham Barons shows one unlucky worker holding on to the tarp in shallow right field as the wind snatched it off the ground.
Video shared by the Birmingham Barons shows one unlucky worker holding on to the tarp in shallow right field as the wind snatched it off the ground.
Police: Teens poured alcohol on nesting sea turtle on Alabama beach
Police in coastal Alabama say a group of teenagers were arrested after pouring alcohol on a nesting sea turtle.
Police in coastal Alabama say a group of teenagers were arrested after pouring alcohol on a nesting sea turtle.
Deadly Alabama crash: More than $300K raised for funerals of 8 kids in van
A GoFundMe has raised more than $300,000 for funerals and other expenses related to an Alabama multi-vehicle crash that left several children dead.
A GoFundMe has raised more than $300,000 for funerals and other expenses related to an Alabama multi-vehicle crash that left several children dead.
15-vehicle crash in storm-drenched Alabama kills 8 children in youth ranch van
The 15-vehicle crash happened Saturday in a curvy area of Interstate 65 "notorious" for hydroplaning. Eight of the victims were kids traveling in a youth ranch van.
The 15-vehicle crash happened Saturday in a curvy area of Interstate 65 "notorious" for hydroplaning. Eight of the victims were kids traveling in a youth ranch van.
Claudette moves through coastal states with life-threatening flash flooding
Rapidly changing conditions of Tropical Depression Claudette came as the storm was beginning to batter parts of Georgia and the Carolinas early Sunday.
Rapidly changing conditions of Tropical Depression Claudette came as the storm was beginning to batter parts of Georgia and the Carolinas early Sunday.
Waffle House crew helps get co-worker to high school graduation
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Alabama teen headed to the Air Force donates hair to kids battling cancer
17-year-old Kieran Moise is heading to the US Air Force Academy in the fall, and decided he wanted to donate his hair to be used for wigs for children battling cancer. In addition to donating 19 inches of hair, he also raised $20,000 for St. Jude.
17-year-old Kieran Moise is heading to the US Air Force Academy in the fall, and decided he wanted to donate his hair to be used for wigs for children battling cancer. In addition to donating 19 inches of hair, he also raised $20,000 for St. Jude.
Amber Alert canceled for Daphne Westbrook after teen found safe in Alabama
Daphne Westbrook, the Tennessee teenager who was allegedly kidnapped by her father back in 2019, has been found safe in a small Alabama town just a few miles north of the Florida border. Her father, though, is still on the run.
Daphne Westbrook, the Tennessee teenager who was allegedly kidnapped by her father back in 2019, has been found safe in a small Alabama town just a few miles north of the Florida border. Her father, though, is still on the run.