2020 Alabama Elections; Mask Order Extended: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — The news all over the country during the week of Nov. 1-7 was dominated by election stories, obviously, since Election Day this year had record numbers of voters turn out to the polls nationwide, and in Alabama as well.

U.S. House seats and one U.S. Senate seat were decided Tuesday, as well as a bevy of local Jefferson County offices.

Also in the news, Gov. Kay Ivey extended the state's Safer at Home order into December, which includes the mandatory face covering order.

Here are those and other stories that made headlines this past week on Patch:

Tommy Tuberville Projected Winner In AL U.S. Senate Race

Former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville defeated incumbent Sen. Doug Jones in the state's U.S. Senate race.

Jefferson County 2020 Updated Election Results

In addition to the presidential race, Senate and congressional races in Alabama, several local races were on the ballot in Jefferson County.

Alabama Secretary Of State Stresses Election Integrity Importance

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill said while Alabama's election ran smoothly, the delay and problems in other states emphasizes that changes need to be made in the process.

Mask Order Extended In Alabama Into December

As Gov. Kay Ivey's Safer at Home order was set to expire Sunday, the governor announced Thursday that the order, which includes mandatory face coverings, has been extended through Dec. 11.

Man Arrested After Shootout, Chase With Birmingham Police

A man was arrested after police say he engaged in a shootout with law enforcement, and led them on a chase through Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, Homewood and Hoover.