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There were 23 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Alabama in the week ending Aug. 27, making up 4.3% of total deaths by all causes in Alabama.

VA provides 4,651 home loans in Alabama totaling $1.3 billion in Q2

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) issued 4,651 home loans totaling $1.3 billion in Alabama during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2022, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in Alabama increases in Q2

The average VA loan amount in Alabama during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2022 was $275,540, a 6.7 percent increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

24 people in 25-44 age group in Alabama are estimated to have died during week ending August 27

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 24 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending August 27.

Alabama ranks 14th in total VA home loans during Q2

Alabama ranked 14th in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2022 with 4,651 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

Alabama WIC Program Seeks Public Comment About 2023 State Plan

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides nutrition education and supplemental foods, and serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 whose family income is up to 185 percent of the federal poverty level

Number of VA loans issued in Alabama a 44.3% decrease from Q2 2021 to Q2 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | Sep 9, 2022

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 4,651 home loans totaling $1.3 billion in Alabama during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2022, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

The Jasper Career Center Partners With Bevill State Community College for a Multiple Employer Job Fair

The Jasper Career Center Partners with Bevill State Community College, the Walker County Chamber of Commerce, and the Daily Mountain Eagle for a Multiple Employer Job Fair in the Walker County/Birmingham Area

15 people die from diabetes mellitus in Alabama during week ending Aug. 27

By Yellowhammer Times | Sep 9, 2022

There were 15 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Alabama in the week ending Aug. 27, making up 2.8% of total deaths by all causes in Alabama.

34 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Alabama during week ending Aug. 27

By Yellowhammer Times | Sep 9, 2022

There were 34 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Alabama in the week ending Aug. 27, making up 6.4% of total deaths by all causes in Alabama.

Alabama District Attorneys Association: Labor Day Weekend Fatalities

Drive Safe Alabama and don't become a statistic this #LaborDayWeekend

Infectious Abortions in Goats

Goat herds generally have a 2 to 5 % abortion rate. Any percentage above this is a serious problem because abortions can lead to economic losses

Alabama Education Association: Scam Alert

By Press release submission | Sep 8, 2022

RSA members are being contacted by telephone requesting personal information under the guise of signing up for another bonus or some other benefit

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Alabama during week ending Aug. 27

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Alabama in the week ending Aug. 27, making up less than 1.9% of total deaths by all causes in Alabama.

44 people die in Alabama with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Sept. 3, 2022

There were 44 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Alabama during the week ending Sept. 3, 2022, a 12% decrease from the previous week.

34 people die in Alabama with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Sept. 3, 2022

There were 34 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama during the week ending Sept. 3, 2022, a 6.3% increase over the previous week.

11 people die from kidney disease in Alabama during week ending Aug. 27