Governor Kay Ivey Drains Fluid, Recovery Underway

0:00Alabama Governor Kay Ivey just had a minor procedure to drain some fluid that was pressing on her lung. Her office says doctors spotted the buildup, and even though it wasn't an emergency, she got it handled right away on Tuesday afternoon, March 31, 2026. The fluid came out successfully at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery. She staying there a couple more days just for close monitoring as a precaution. No big reactions from the public yet, but her team reports she's in good spirits and staying confident about bouncing back quick. Officials have checked in with her directly, and everything points to a smooth recovery without any complications so far. We'll keep an eye on updates as she rests up and gets back to work soon. That wraps Birmingham News today. Brought to you with AI, I'm Corey with The Story.