BPD Officer Charged; New Voice Of Auburn Tigers: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — The past week saw a variety of stpries make headlines on Patch, as a Birmingham police officer was arrested and charged with assault, stemming from an incident between he and a female inmate. As well, Auburn University found a replacement on the air for Rod Blamblett, who died in a car wreck in July.

Here are some of the stories that made headlines on Patch during the week of August 12-18:

Andy Burcham Named New Voice Of The Auburn Tigers

Auburn University announced that Andy Burcham will be the new voice of the Auburn Tigers this fall when football season kicks off. Burcham has been a part of Auburn radio broadcasts for the past 31 years.

Birmingham Police Officer Charged With Assaulting Inmate

The Birmingham Police Department reported that a felony warrant was obtained against Stephon Green, who is charged with assaulting a woman he was transporting from the Birmingham Jail.

New Buses In Birmingham: City Council Approves $9 Million Deal

Birmingham City Council this week approved an agreement with the BJCTA that will allow the city to provide funding for up to 15 new buses for the Bus Rapid Transit system known as Birmingham Xpress.

Hoover Student Charged After Threatening Message

A student in the Hoover school system has been charged by Hoover police after sending a threatening message to a fellow student.

3-Year Old Dies After Found Floating In Swimming Pool

A 3-year-old child who was found floating in a swimming pool in Graysville Tuesday died at the hospital. The child was discovered just before 6 p.m. Tuesday and was transported to Children's of Alabama.