Colonial Pipeline Attack; Vaccine For Teens: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Statewide incidents and stories that affected Birmingham dominated headlines this past week on Patch.

From the cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline (causing local gas stations to limit gas purchases) to Gov. Kay Ivey announcing that Alabamians age 12-15 are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, the week of May 10-16 was full of regional and statewide news.

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

Cyberattack On Colonial Pipeline: Alabama Among States Affected

Colonial Pipeline Co. said it learned it was the victim of a cybersecurity attack and has since determined that the incident involved ransomware. The attack could cause shortages and impact fuel prices in the region.

Alabama Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility To Teens 12-15

Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday that Alabamians age 12-15 are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Tickets Now On Sale For The SEC Baseball Tournament In Hoover

The SEC Baseball Tournament returns to the Hoover Met May 25-30, after being canceled last season due to COVID-19. Tickets for the tournament went on sale Wednesday.

Alabama To End Federal Pandemic Unemployment Benefits

Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday that Alabama will end its participation in all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs. These benefits will end for Alabamians June 19.

What Birmingham Will Get From The American Rescue Plan

he U.S. Department of Treasury on Monday released a breakdown of what kind of financial help communities can expect from the $350 billion Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.