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2 Birmingham Icons Die; Municipal Elections: The Week In News
Here are some of the stories that made headlines on Patch during the week of Oct. 6-12.
BIRMINGHAM, AL — The past week was a somber one in the news, as two of Birmingham's iconic personalities died. Legendary musician Henry "Gip"Gipson and sports pioneer Art Clarkson each passed away at the beginning of the week.
Also during the week, Birmingham held municipal elections to determine three council seats and a tax referendum.
Here are just a few of the stories that made headlines on Patch:
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Birmingham Sports Pioneer Art Clarkson Dies
Birmingham sports icon Art Clarkson died Monday night after a series of medical issues. The former Birmingham Barons and Birmingham Bulls owner was 78 years old.
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High School Soccer Coach Indicted For Sex With Teen
A former teacher and coach at Carver High School in Birmingham has been indicted on charges that he had sex with a teenage girl in his Irondale home.
Alabama Music Legend Henry 'Gip' Gipson Has Died
The owner of Gip's Place in Bessemer, Henry "Gip" Gipson, died Tuesday just short of his 100th birthday.
Mistake At 3 Birmingham Polling Places Delayed Election Results
A mistake at three polling spots in Birmingham delayed the final count of the special municipal elections Tuesday, which officials are saying is not any indication of a glitch in Birmingham's election systems.
Video Of Former Hoover Star Misrepresented, According To Student
A college football news Twitter account posted a video Wednesday claiming to feature Georgia wide receiver and former Hoover High School star George Pickens "assaulting a mentally handicapped student back in high school."
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