Record-High Coronavirus Deaths; Mall Razed: The Week In Review

BIRMINGHAM, AL — The COVID-19 pandemic showed it is far from over in Alabama, as the number of new cases of the virus spiked statewide, and Jefferson County reported a record number of COVID-19 deaths Thursday.

Other virus-related news this pasr week included an outbreak in Vestavia Hills traced back to Election Day, and the cancellation of UAB's next two football games because of positive COVID-19 tests.

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

Possible Coronavirus Outbreak Traced To Vestavia Polling Location

More than 2,000 voters who voted at Horizon Church in Vestavia Hills Nov. 3 may have been exposed to COVID-19, according to Jefferson County health officials.

UAB Football Team Cancels Next 2 Games Due To Positive Coronavirus Tests

UAB is the latest college football team to cancel games due to positive COVID-19 tests within its program.

Demolition Begins For Iconic Birmingham Shopping Mall

Demolition began Wednesday on Century Plaza, located at the corner of Crestwood Blvd. and Oporto-Madrid Blvd.

Jefferson County Reports 33 Coronavirus Deaths In 24-Hour Span

November continues to bring an increase in new cases of the virus and an increase in deaths, as Jefferson County reported 33 COVID-19 deaths overnight Wednesday.

Buffalo Rock To Expand, Adding Up To 50 New Jobs In Birmingham

One of Birmingham's oldest companies is expanding, and adding up to 50 new jobs to the Birmingham area.