World Games 2022 Tickets; Tyson Chicken Recall: The Week In News

Birmingham AL

11 July, 2021

8:37 AM

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BIRMINGHAM, AL — The week of July 5-11 included some statewide news, in that the pandemic-related state of emergency expired Monday, and statewide consumers were put on alert when Tyson Foods, Inc. recalled nearly 9 million pounds of chicken products nationwide. Also in the news, tickets became available for the World Games 2022 in Birmingham, set to kick off in one year. Here are those and other stories that made headlines on Patch this past week: Vestavia Father And Son Arrested In Bank Fraud Scheme A father and son from Vestavia Hills have been arrested and face multiple charges in a federal bank fraud case. Tyson Chicken Recall: What To Know Tyson Foods, Inc. announced it has recalled nearly 9 million pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products amid concerns over possible Listeria contamination. World Games 2022 Celebrates Ticket Launch, One Year Countdown The Birmingham Organizing Committee for The World Games 2022 has officially launched ticket sales. The release date marks only one year until the city welcomes the world to the Opening Ceremony at Protective Stadium. Birmingham Police Officer Charged With Rape Officer Matthew Wilcox is accused of sexual intercourse with a person who was incapacitated and unable to consent. Pandemic-Related State Of Emergency In Alabama Ends More than a year after declaring a state of emergency in Alabama due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Kay Ivey has allowed the state of emergency order to expire, effective Tuesday.