10-Year-Old Wins Award; Street Racing Crackdown: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — This past week saw some statewide news that will have a significant effect on Birmingham, with new COVID-19 health orders in place. But some other hyperlocal stories made headlines this past week as well.

The Birmingham PD issued more than 20 citations related to street racing in Birmingham, part of an effort to stop the illegal activity that has been prevalent in the area.

Also, 10-year-old Ethan Hill was honored by the Minority Business Awards, becoming the youngest recipient of the Academic Leader Award.

Here are those and more stories that made headlines this past week in Birmingham:

Gov. Ivey Extends Mask Order 'One Last Time'

Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced she is extending Alabama's mandatory mask order until April 9. The current order was set to expire Friday.

CVS Offers COVID-19 Vaccines In Alabama

CVS pharmacies added more locations in Alabama to its list of stores offering the COVID-19 vaccine.

Local 10-Year-Old Receives Birmingham Leadership Award

Ethan Hill became the youngest recipient of the prestigious Academic Leader Award at the 2021 Birmingham Minority Business Awards.

Birmingham PD Cracks Down On Street Racing

In an effort to crack down on the illegal activity of street racing in Birmingham, an investigation by Birmingham police over the weekend resulted in multiple arrests and citations.

2 Women Arrested In Feb. 27 Shooting That Inured 2-Year-Old Child

Two women have been arrested in connection with a Feb. 27 shooting incident that injured a 2-year-old child. The incident occurred at a residence in the 200 block of Boxwood Circle.