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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 171 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending August 13.

Follow Safe Sleep Guidelines to Prevent Infant Deaths

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has provided additional details regarding safe sleep in its recently published policy statement

161 people die from diseases of the heart in Alabama during week ending Aug. 13

There were 161 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Alabama in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 25.1% of total deaths by all causes in Alabama.

21 people die in Alabama from diabetes mellitus in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

There were 21 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 22.2% decrease from the previous week.

You May Order Your Alabama Birth, Death, Marriage, or Divorce Certificate Online

Go to your local Alabama county health department, mail your request, or order online.

Bama Dinopoly at University of Alabama

An old game with a new twist - pass "GO!" and play Bama Dinopoly!

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency: Road Closure

Both lanes northbound on Interstate 65 are back open

Fuel Price Volatility a Growing Concern for Commercial Poultry Growers

As we are hopefully seeing the worst heat of summer wane, contract poultry growers should be concerned about fuel prices going into this winter

49 people die in Alabama from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

There were 49 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 4.3% increase over the previous week.

Little Girl Did a Phenomenal Job Talking With 9-1-1

This little girl did a phenomenal job talking with 9-1-1

Alabama Education Association: ACT Representative Assembly

It may be the weekend but it didn’t stop classroom teachers from gathering today for the ACT Representative Assembly

Alabama 4-H: Alfa Youth Leadership Conference

The Alfa Youth Leadership Conference is right around the corner

152 people in 45-64 age group in Alabama are estimated to have died during week ending August 13

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 152 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending August 13.

20 people die in Alabama from kidney disease in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

There were 20 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 9.1% decrease from the previous week.

17 people die in Alabama from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

There were 17 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, an increase over the previous week.

Alabama deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending Aug. 13

Alabama's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 13, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

130 people die from cancer in Alabama during week ending Aug. 13