Stay-At-Home Order Ends; AG Criticizes Birmingham: Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — As April ended, so did Gov. Kay Ivey's statewide stay-at-home order, as the state's economy began its first steps toward reopening. Not all businesses are open, and most are open with social distancing restrictions.

Alabama Attorney General questioned the constitutionality of Birmingham's mandate that masks be worn in public in the city limits, and wrote a letter to mayor Randall Woodfin asking him to reconsider.

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

Sen. Shelby Secures $61 Million In Grants For Alabama Airports

Senator Richard Shelby announced that 25 airports across Alabama will receive a total of $60,999,054 in Federal Aviation Administration grants.

Alabama Stay-At-Home Order Expires April 30: Here's What's Next

Alabama's "stay-at-home" order will expired April 30 and was replaced with a new "safer-at-home" order issued by Gov. Kay Ivey.

Alabama AG Asks Birmingham Mayor To Reconsider Mask Requirement

Amid complaints from residents, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall sent a letter to Birmingham mayor Randall Woodfin Thursday asking him to reconsider the terms of the city's requirement that all people wear face coverings in public.

17-Year-Old Charged With Manslaughter In Death Of Friend

A teenager has been charged with manslaughter after a vehicle crash resulted in the death of his friend, authorities said.

City Of Birmingham Amends Coronavirus Curfew

Mayor Randall Woodfin proposed and the Birmingham City Council approved Thursday a curfew effective until May 15.