Governor Kay Ivey Hospitalized, Fluid Drained from Lung

0:00Alabama Governor K.I.B. landed in the hospital Tuesday after a quick procedure to drain some fluid pressing on her lung. The 81-year-old Republican is now under watch at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery for the next few days just to play it safe. She headed to the doctor first because of some discomfort on her left side and a bit of shortness of breath lately. Turns out the fluid wasn't an emergency, but she wanted it handled fast. This comes after her history with lung cancer back in 2019, when she got radiation for a small spot. Scans in 2020 showed she was all clear after that. Her team says she's in good spirits, determined to bounce back quick and finish up the final days of the 2026 legislative session strong. No word yet on exact recovery time. Officials are keeping tabs and everything points to a smooth road ahead for the governor. Stay informed with Canada News Today, AI Powered Updates. I'm Corey with The Story.