Hoover Bank Robbery; Miles College Grant: The Week in News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — The coronavirus continued to dominate headlines all across the country during Thanksgiving week, especially with millions of Americans traveling and attending family gatherings. State health officials expressed concern over holiday gatherings as they relate to the spread of the virus.

Also this past week, a robbery at a BBVA branch in Hoover is under investigation as police seek to identify a man seen on security footage robbing the bank Wednesday.

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

Coronavirus: AL State Health Officials 'Worried' About Holidays

Doctors with the Alabama Department of Public Health said family gatherings and travel during the holidays could worsen the spread of COVID-19.

Miles College Gets $2 Million In Technology Resources From IBM

Miles College has announced a multi-million dollar collaboration with IBM on a comprehensive program designed to develop diverse and high demand skill sets that align with industry needs and trends for both students and faculty.

Arrest Made In Deadly Shooting At Birmingham Captain D's

A McCalla man has been arrested and charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Richard Vaughn at a Captain D's restaurant in Birmingham.

Hoover Bank Robbery: Suspect Remains At Large

Hoover police are seeking a suspect involved in a bank robbery at a BBVA branch on Montgomery Highway Wednesday.

Man Found Dead In Vehicle Submerged In McCalla Lake

A man was found dead in a vehicle that was submerged in a lake in McCalla Friday morning.