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Gov. Ivey Extends Statewide Mask Order to Aug. 31

By Bob Blalock Alabama Newscenter Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday extended through Aug. 31 Alabama’s Safer at Home order that mandates mask-wearing. She also contended that Alabama children belong in classrooms to start the school year even as her state health officer said the state’s COVID-19 numbers “are not particularly encouraging.” “Y’all, we just must […]

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