Malzahn Fired; COVID-19 Vaccine In Alabama: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — This past week started out with a statewide story involving the firing of Auburn football coach Gus Malzahn. The firing was announced Sunday after the Tigers beat Mississippi State.

Also in the news this week, the first COVID-19 vaccines were administered in Alabama to front line workers throughout the state. Another round of shots are expected to go out in a month.

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

Auburn Fires Gus Malzahn

Auburn University parted ways with football coach Gus Malzahn after eight seasons. Malzahn leaves Auburn having posted a 86-35 record.

UAB Receives Doses Of Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine This Week

The University of Alabama at Birmingham this week received a shipment of over 10,000 doses of the new Pfizer vaccine against the coronavirus.

City Officials Break Ground On Birmingham Xpress Project

Birmingham city officials broke ground Friday on the Birmingham Xpress project, a rapid bus system that spans 10 miles and run from Five Points West through downtown Birmingham to Woodlawn.

UAB Student Fatally Shot On Campus

The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday night. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office has identified the victim as Destiny Washington, 20, of Trussville.

Birmingham Police Arrest 5, Confiscate More Than $50K In Drugs

A recent search warrant of a home this week in West Birmingham led to multiple arrests and the discovery of a variety of illegal drugs and firearms.