Mask Order Extended; Vestavia Doctor Sentenced: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Gov. Kay Ivey was in the news this past week when she announced that the mandatory face mask order she put in place in July would be extended into November.

Ivey cited decreasing numbers of new COVID-19 cases in the state as evidence that the mask order was working.

Also in the news, a Vestavia Hills doctor was sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted of possessing, producing, and attempting to produce child pornography.

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

Mask Order Extended For 5 More Weeks

Gov. Kay Ivey is extending the state's Safer At Home Order through Sunday. Nov. 8., including the mandatory mask order.

Large Drug Trafficking Operation Busted, Probationer Charged

Officers with the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles announced Thursday that they recently broke up a drug trafficking operation in Dothan, seizing six pounds of marijuana and cash.

Vestavia Doctor Sentenced To 30 Years For Child Porn

A federal judge sentenced a former Vestavia Hills doctor to 30 years in prison Wednesday for producing and possessing child pornography.

Hoover Burger King Manager Charged With Arson, Theft

Hoover police say Roderickus Lamar Singleton stole about $3,000 from the cash register at the Burger King Sept. 5 and Sept. 7, and then intentionally set fire to the restaurant.

2nd Suspect Charged With Setting Fire To Infant's Body

A second arrest has been made in connection with the death of a Birmingham infant whose body was set on fire after she died, according to law enforcement officials.