Ivey Extends Mask Order; Alabama Sued By DOJ: The Week in News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Taking the advice of health officials statewide, Gov. Kay Ivey announced this week that she is extending the Safer at Home ordinance — which includes the mandatory mask order — into January.

While the rapid spread of coronavirus cases continued in Alabama, at least one positive story came out of Birmingham this past week, as progress continues on Protective Stadium downtown. The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex announced the topping out of the stadium as the project remains on track to be completed in time for UAB's 2021 football season.

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

Justice Department Sues State Of Alabama Over Prison Conditions

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the State of Alabama this week citing unconstitutional conditions in the state's men's prisons.

Ivey Extends Mask Order Into January

Gov. Kay Ivey extended the statewide face covering mandate until Jan. 22, as new cases of COVID-19 have hit record numbers over the last month.

2 Arrested In Hoover Bank Robbery Also Wanted In Trussville Robbery

Hoover police have two people in custody that have been charged in connection to a bank robbery that occurred Nov. 25.

Protective Stadium Tops Out, Set For Completion In 2021

The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex celebrated the topping out of Protective Stadium last week as the project inches closer to completion.

Birmingham Barons Asked To Remain White Sox Affiliate

The Birmingham Barons were asked to continue serve as the Double-A minor league affiliate of the Chicago White Sox after an announcement from Chicago Wednesday.