Mask Order Extended; Municipal Election Results: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — As COVID-19 numbers have seen a downward trend since Gov. Kay Ivey's mask order was put in place July 15, the governor announced this week the order will continue into October.

This news from Montgomery was not the only government news popping up in the state this past week, as cities all over the state held municipal elections, including Birmingham metro cities like Hoover, Trussville, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills.

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

Ivey Extends Mask Order Into October

Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday she is extending the statewide mandatory face covering order initially set in place July 15.

Hoover Man Indicted On Conspiracy And Fraud Charges

A Hoover man was indicted this week on 28 counts of conspiracy and other fraud charges related to his purchase, manufacture and distribution of drug products that had never been reviewed or approved by the FDA, but that he claimed were effective cancer treatments.

Municipal Election Results In Birmingham Metro

Municipal elections were held in Hoover, Trussville, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills this week. See how the elections turned out.

Inmate Accused Of Murder-For-Hire Deal In Underwood Park Homicide

An inmate at the West Jefferson Correctional facility now faces capital murder charges after being accused of hiring someone to murder Raven Swain.

Alabama Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

Patch want to hear about the "heroes" who are helping your community get through these changing times.