Infrastructure Bill In AL + Trader Joe's Recall: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — This past week in the Birmingham metro, the area was affected by some nationwide news in regard to the passage of the infrastructure bill by the U.S. House of Representatives, which includes some significant measures for Birmingham and the state of Alabama.

Along the same lines, national grocery chain Trader Joe's recalled some popular chicken products that are sold in the company's Birmingham location.

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

Birmingham Trader Joe's Recalls Popular Chicken Product

Trader Joe's stores recalled a chicken patty product after pieces of bone were discovered in the product, the Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Wednesday.

What Alabama Can Expect From $1T Infrastructure Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives voted late Friday to pass the $1 trillion infrastructure bill, one of two key parts of President Joe Biden's domestic agenda.

Blount County Man Charged In Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A 52-year-old Alabama man has been arrested and faces multiple charges related to his involvement in the storming of the U.S. Capitol building Jan. 6.

Best Nursing Homes In Alabama: 2022 Ratings Released

While many facilities continue to face an ongoing battle against the coronavirus, families in Alabama are still likely to turn to nursing homes to provide short- or long-term care for their loved ones.

9-Year-Old Girl Shot In Morton Simpson Housing Community

A 9-year-old girl was shot Wednesday afternoon in the Morton Simpson Housing Community in the 800 block of 44th Place North.