Leeds Man Charged In D.C.; Vestavia's New Coach: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — The aftermath of the raid on the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6 hit Alabama in a big way, as one Alabama man this past week was indicted on weapons charges and another was arrested in connection with storming the Capitol.

Also this week, Vestavia Hills High School hired a new football coach for the first time in four decades, replacing coaching legend Buddy Anderson, who retired after the 2020 season.

Here are those and other stories that made headlines this past week:

Leeds Man Arrested in Connection To Capitol Breach

An Alabama man was arrested Thursday in connection to the raid on the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6.

2nd Trump Impeachment: How Alabama's House Delegation Voted

All but one of Alabama's delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives voted against impeaching Pres. Donald Trump.

AL Man Found With Guns, Explosives Near US Capitol Indicted: Feds

An Alabama man who was arrested Friday in Washington, D.C., after police found explosives and guns in his vehicle, is one of the first two people indicted in connection to the riot and raid on the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6.

Vestavia Hills Names New Football Coach

For the first time in four decades, Vestvaia Hills High School has named a new football coach.

Space Command Headquarters Coming To Alabama: Air Force

An Air Force spokesman said Space Command's permanent headquarters will be housed at Huntsville's Redstone Arsenal.