Birmingham Kidnapping; Nonsmoking District Approved: Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Dominating the headlines in the Birmingham area this past week was the kidnapping of 3-year-old Kamille McKinney from the Tom Brown Village housing community in Avondale.

The search for Kamille led police all over the city, as they looked into every lead they received. Still, a week after her disappearance, Kamille has not been found.

In addition to the Kamille McKinney kidnapping story, there were some significant stories on Patch this past week:

Birmingham Approves Non-Smoking 'Health District'

The Birmingham City Council Tuesday approved an ordinance that will ban smoking in the newly named Health District on the city's Southside. The district encompasses 100 blocks.

The Search Continues For Kamille McKinney

The reward in the abduction case of 3-year-old Kamille McKinney has just increased from $5,000 to $25,000. Crime Stoppers Wednesday added the extra reward money to Gov. Kay Ivey's original total.

Alabama Man Among Hundreds Charged In Takedown Of Child Porn Site

More than 300 people have been arrested in a worldwide takedown of one of the internet's largest child pornography sites, and an Alabama man is among those charged.

Arrest Made In Oct. 13 Center Point Homicide

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office announced an arrest has been made in relation to the murder of 21-year-old Benjamin Elio Gonzalez. The homicide occurred Oct. 13 in Center Point.

'Live PD' To Feature Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

A critically acclaimed television show has reached an agreement with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office to feature the JCSO on the show.