14-Year-Old Murder Suspect; Bomb Threat At GHS: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — A gruesome murder in north Alabama resulted in the arrest of a 14-year-old boy who police say confessed to killing five family members. That was just one of the stories that made headlines on Patch during the week of September 2-7.

As well, another teen was arrested during the week, as a bomb threat was called in at Gardendale High School this past week. Police arrested a 16-year-old suspect in the incident.

Here are some of the stories that made headlines this past week on Patch:

14-Year-Old Confesses To Killing His Family: Police

A 14-year-old boy confessed to killing his family of five in Limestone County Monday night, authorities said. The Limestone County Sheriff's Office said the boy is cooperating with law enforcement.

Country Club Of Birmingham Employee Charged With Theft

A longtime employee of the Country Club of Birmingham has been arrested and charged with stealing close to $500,000 from the club over the course of several years.

Arrest Made In Bomb Threat At Gardendale High School

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a bomb threat was called in at Gardendale High School Thursday morning. The threat was called in around 5 a.m., delaying the start of the school day by more than two hours.

Woodfin's Plan Would Pay College Tuition For Birmingham Students

In a bold and somewhat ambitious plan announced last week, Birmingham mayor Randall Woodfin said he is finding a way to provide college tuition for graduates of Birmingham high schools.

Blount County Murder: 4 Suspects Charged

After the gruesome discovery of 38-year-old Adam Beard's dead body in a metal barrel Tuesday night, an investigation has resulted in the arrest of four suspects.