By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama health officials are encouraged by a decline in COVID-19 cases about a month after a state mask order took effect but caution... Read more
By The Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s chief of staff is quarantining at home after his wife tested positive for COVID-19. Ivey spokeswoman Gina Maiola said... Read more
From The Tribune staff reports MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) said a man serving life sentences for crimes in Jefferson and St. Clair Counties has died in prison.... Read more
By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — At least 35 states in the U.S. have reported an increase in drug overdose deaths in 2020. Jefferson County Coroner Bill Yates said there has bee... Read more
From The Tribune staff reports LAS CRUCES, N.M.–On Thursday, UAB’s Week 1 opponent, New Mexico State, announced its plan to postpone its 2020 football season due to the COVID-19... Read more
By Erica Thomas, managing editor BIRMINGHAM — For national, state, county and local leaders, a pandemic can pose many challenges. Jefferson County Health Officer Dr. Mark Wilson said he is n... Read more
By The Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the legality of Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s statewide order to wear face coverings in pub... Read more
By Erica Thomas, managing editor TRUSSVILLE — Jefferson County Health Officer Dr. Mark Wilson said he is pleased with the reopening plan put together by the Trussville City School System. TC... Read more
From The Tribune staff reports VESTAVIA HILLS — Vestavia Hills High School has suspended football practice for the next 10 days and has canceled the first two games of the 2020 season after... Read more
From The Tribune staff reports SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The Pac-12, as expected, has followed the Big Ten’s lead in announcing its plan to suspend the 2020 college football season... Read more