Aniah's Law Approved; Mail Fraud In Hoover: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — This week, the Alabama Legislature was in session and a committee approved a significant bill to move forward, that has local significance, in that it has been dubbed "Aniah's Law," after Homewood murder victim Aniah Blanchard. The bill reforms the bail system in the state, preventing violent criminals from getting our on bail.

Also this week, Hoover police discovered a mail fraud scheme making its rounds through the community.

Here are some those stories and more from the past week on Patch:

Suspect In Paighton Houston Case Back In Jefferson County

The lone suspect thus far in the death investigation of Trussville resident Paighton Houston has been returned to Jefferson County after his arrest in Ohio.

Birmingham Hopes To Lure Historic Football Game From Columbus

A football rivalry game that has been played in Columbus, Georgia, since 1936 might have a new home in Birmingham.

Mail Fraud Scheme Reported In Hoover

Hoover police say they have received reports of a phony check sent to victims through the mail in order to steal money.

House Committee Approves 'Aniah's Law' Bail Reform Bill

The Alabama House Judiciary Committee this week approved a bail reform bill named for slain Homewood resident Aniah Blanchard.

Former Birmingham Country Club Employee Sentenced to Prison

A longtime employee of the Country Club of Birmingham has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for wire fraud.