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Alabama’s Refusal to Expand Medicaid Linked to Rising Infant Mortality
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama’s infant mortality rate has risen sharply in 2024, highlighting a troubling trend tied to the state’s longstanding refusal to expand Medicaid. Health experts say the increase underscores the human cost of political decisions that have left tens of thousands without access to critical healthcare services. The Alabama Department of Public Health…
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Whooping Cough Outbreak in Alabama Schools Highlights Vaccine Denial Dangers
HARVEST, Ala. — Schools across Alabama are grappling with a whooping cough outbreak, underscoring the risks of vaccine misinformation and denial. Creekside Elementary School recently reported a case of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, prompting warnings to parents. The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed outbreaks in multiple counties, with cases tripling from…
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Alabama Lawmakers Consider Bill to Allow Abortion in Cases of Rape and Incest
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is once again at the center of a national debate over abortion rights, as lawmakers consider a bill that would introduce rare exceptions for rape and incest in the state’s stringent abortion ban. This proposal, championed by State Representative Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmingham, highlights ongoing tensions between state legislation and individual…
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Last Supermoon of 2024 to Light Up Alabama Skies Tonight
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The moon will put on a dazzling display Friday night as November’s Beaver Moon coincides with 2024’s final supermoon, offering skywatchers in Birmingham and across Alabama a bright and oversized lunar spectacle. The phenomenon occurs when the moon reaches its perigee, the closest point to Earth in its orbit, while also achieving…
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Alabama Lawmakers Consider Statewide Ban on Cell Phones in Schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers are weighing a proposal to ban student cell phone use in schools, citing growing concerns about classroom distractions, student mental health, and disciplinary issues. The potential legislation follows a statewide resolution adopted earlier this year by the Alabama State Board of Education, urging local school districts to restrict phone use…
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Tesla to Open Service Centers in Huntsville and Birmingham, Expanding EV Support in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Tesla is set to open two new service centers in Alabama, with locations planned for Birmingham and Huntsville, marking a significant expansion of electric vehicle (EV) support across the state. The new service facilities aim to provide convenient access to maintenance and repairs for Alabama’s growing number of Tesla owners. Huntsville, a…
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