Here are some of the stories that made headlines on Patch this past week.
Jefferson County health director Dr. Mark Wilson issued a face covering ordinance for Jefferson County beginning Monday.
Thomas Blanton, the Klansman convicted of killing four girls during the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church, died Friday morning.
Jefferson County looks to pass Montgomery County with the most total cases of COVID-19, adding nearly 150 new cases Friday.
State superintendent of schools Dr. Eric Mackey said the plan is to open schools with in-person instruction this fall.
Alabama posted its highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases ever, topping 1,100 cases.
UAB's Center for Exercise Medicine is one of the clinical sites nationwide participating in the NIH-funded project.
A federal grand jury last week indicted a felon in connection to a burglary of a gun and pawn shop in Jasper.
Dr. Gretchen Winter says she was devastated by the losses, but there were bright moments as well.
Monday Night Brewing Co. plans to open in Birmingham's Parkside District in August.
This year marks the 35th time UAB's public relations society has been named the Alabama Chapter of the Year.
The Book Club series touches upon the topics of patriarchy, classism, feminism, marriage, motherhood, sisterhood, victimhood, and race.
In just one day, the Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed 25 more COVID-19 deaths and 953 new cases.
These services are restricted to Birmingham residents with active library cards.
The Birmingham City Council approved a resolution designating Avondale as an entertainment district.
Police have sent out a missing persons alert for 81-year-old Irene Campbell of Birmingham, last seen June 15.
A Birmingham tax preparation business owner has been indicted by a federal grand jury.
Paul Boncella will be the presenter for this virtual session.
The new program treats the newly-transplanted organs with antiviral therapy.
The recipients are John Schoelz, Taiaba Afrin, Kiran Adhikari, Kelli Cannon, Guimu Guo and Taylor Davis.
Tuesday, Alabama added 23 COVID-19 deaths to its total, as the 14-day case total passes 9,000.
The district has the highest poverty rate in the state but the lowest Census response.
The Birmingham City Council will not consider a resolution to rename 16th Street North Black Lives Matter Boulevard.
The story of a teen girl's personal journey is told through prose poetry.
A new tenant is moving in at the former Rowe's Service Station spot and is expected to open in July.
The study was led by Drs. Jianyi “Jay” Zhang and Wuqiang Zhu.
Without the help of CEC and other organizations, many of these patients would not have any other access to eye specialists or health care.
Tyler Peterson has been elected to a three-year term as president of the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling.
Jefferson and Montgomery counties continue to pace the state in new COVID-19 cases, as the state passes 30,000 cases.
The Transportation Security Administration is making changes to its screening processes at Alabama airports.
A popular bar owner is opening a new beer garden in a restaurant in Birmingham's Lakeview neighborhood.
A longtime Birmingham chef will launch her new food truck business in July.
The BJCC said an additional 1,200 seats will be added into the new downtown stadium.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around Birmingham.
Here are some of the stories that made headlines on Patch during the past week.
Alabama had more than 29,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Saturday, with more than 25 percent of cases reported in the last 14 days.
The Alabama Department of Public Health continues to report high numbers of new COVID-19 cases.
The day is an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.
The Alabama Department of Public Health has reported almost 9,000 new cases of COVID-19 in the state in the last 14 days.
The online ceremonies are scheduled for Aug. 14-15.