Fatal Wreck In Pinson; JSU Sued By Conference: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — This past week in Alabama, the rise of coronavirus cases dominated headlines, including new guidelines released by the state health department for schools as the new year begins.

Also in the news this past week, Jacksonville State University is being sued by the Ohio Valley Conference after the school sought to leave the conference.

As well, a fatal wreck in Pinson is still under investigation as law enforcement searches for two people who fled the scene of the wreck.

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

'Back To Square One': UAB Doctors Face Mounting COVID Cases

As new COVID-19 cases rise exponentially in Alabama, experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham say health officials are "back to square one" in their fight against the pandemic.

2 People Who Fled Fatal Car Wreck Sought By Sheriff's Office

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is still searching for two people who fled the scene of a fatal car accident that occurred on Monday in Pinson.

AL Businesses Can Require Vaccine For Employees: Attorney General

Attorney General Steve Marshall Tuesday said Alabama businesses can legally require employees to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

Ohio Valley Conference Files Suit Against Jacksonville State

The Ohio Valley Conference filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Jacksonville State University to enforce the payment of the school' contractually required exit fees for departing the conference.

AL State Health Department Releases COVID Guidelines For Schools

The Alabama Department of Public Health announced Monday its COVID-19 guidelines as schools begin to open statewide.