LIVE: WH COVID response team holds briefing; US deaths at brink of 500K

After a year that has darkened doorways across the U.S., the pandemic is poised to surpass a milestone that once seemed unimaginable.
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Mont. boy, 13, suffers COVID-19 symptoms, including heart problems, for months

The 13-year-old contracted COVID-19 in November. He hasn’t been to school since and continues to experience symptoms, many severe, from the illness.

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Morning fire destroys abandoned church in Jefferson Co.

  Alabama man reflects on recovery one year after COVID-19

Missing 15-year-old last seen in Gardendale

Unidentified remains located in Odenville

New information released about pilots killed in Air Force jet crash

The U.S. Air Force has released new information about the pilots killed in a T-38 trainer jet crash near Montgomery Regional Airport Friday.
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  LIVE: AG nominee Garland vows Capitol riot will be top priority

A federal appeals court judge who was snubbed by Republicans for a seat on the Supreme Court in 2016, Garland appeared Monday before the Senate Judiciary Committee and is widely expected to sail through his confirmation process with bipartisan support.

  ADPH: Statewide hospitalizations dip below 900; More than 487K COVID-19 cases, more than 9,500 deaths in Alabama

1 killed, 1 injured in early-morning Talladega house fire

SC rally supports Amazon workers in Alabama trying to unionize

  Federal program aims to vaccinate underserved populations, 2 Alabama clinics selected to participate

  Nearly one month after deadly Fultondale tornado, residents still need help

  Man killed in Cullman Co. plane crash identified

Student pilot, instructor killed in Air Force jet crash near Montgomery, Ala. airport

Tuscaloosa man killed in crash

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Woman, 73, studying nursing to visit husband in care facility during COVID-19

The pandemic has only caused confusion for her husband of 26 years, who has Parkinson’s and dementia.

SPORTS

  Samford football ready to kickoff Spring season Saturday

Jacksonville State’s season opener postponed due to weather

Alabama hires new cornerbacks coach

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  State health leaders talk about vaccine provider selection process

  UAB working on updating people of their status in vaccination line

  UAB vaccination clinics back on track following winter woes

2 killed after Air Force jet crashes near Montgomery, Ala. airport

  Birmingham City Schools heading back to the classroom as teachers and faculty get COVID-19 vaccines

Now that the positivity rate has fallen to a little more than 9%, Superintendent, Dr. Mark Sullivan, said it’s time for some students to head back to class.
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Power failure: How a winter storm pushed Texas into crisis

As temperatures plunged and snow and ice whipped the state, much of Texas’ power grid collapsed, followed by its water systems. Tens of millions huddled in frigid homes that slowly grew colder or fled for safety.

Two Wellborn High employees accused of sexual contact with student

  16 Birmingham-metro Walmarts are expected to start administering COVID-19 vaccine

  Center Point community mourns the loss of beloved teacher Stephen Broxton

  Hale County Hospital loosens visitation restrictions after COVID19 cases drop

WEST ALABAMA

  DCH not renewing Pinnacle Physician group contract

Tuscaloosa man killed in crash

EAST ALABAMA

Unidentified remains located in Odenville

1 killed, 1 injured in early-morning Talladega house fire

Gadsden man charged with drug trafficking

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  The Back Porch: Southern-Style Oxtails with Gravy

  Flying Biscuit Cafe: Chocolate Biscuit Bread Pudding

  The Flying Biscuit: Pumpkin pancake and praline sauce

  The Bitter Socialite: Cantaloupe Martini