Yellowhammer Times

There were 252 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 8.6% increase over the previous week.

158 people die in Alabama from cancer in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

There were 158 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 22.9% decrease from the previous week.

34 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Alabama during week ending Aug. 13

There were 34 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 5.3% of total deaths by all causes in Alabama.

CDC predicts 249 people age 85 and older in Alabama died during week ending August 13

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 249 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending August 13.

50 people die in Alabama from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

There were 50 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 4.2% increase over the previous week.

44 people die in Alabama from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

There were 44 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 20% decrease from the previous week.

Week of August 13: 213 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died in Alabama

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 213 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending August 13.

41 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Alabama during week ending Aug. 13

There were 41 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Alabama in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 6.4% of total deaths by all causes in Alabama.

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

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

Week ending August 13 could be deadliest for people in 65-74 age group in Alabama

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