Missing Teen; Abortion Ban Blocked: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — At least two news stories in the state made some national headlines this past week. A federal court ruling and a missing persons case in Alabama both became notable stories beyond the state.

Alabama's controversial abortion ban passed earlier this year was blocked by a federal judge Monday, which continues the battle from anti-abortion activists in hopes of bringing the abortion issue to the SCOTUS.

Also, a Homewood teenager who has been missing since Oct. 23 has not been found, and the reaed for her return has reached $80,000.

Here are some of the stories that made headlines on Patch this past week:

Water Works Board Chair Convicted Of Ethics Violations

Birmingham Water Works Board chairwoman Sherry Lewis was convicted Wednesday of two of the three ethics charges for which she was indicted in 2017.

Alabama Abortion Ban Blocked By Federal Judge

A federal judge Tuesday struck down legislation passed earlier this year that would ban most abortions in Alabama. The ban was set to take effect Nov. 15.

Aniah Blanchard Disappearance: Foul Play Suspected

As the search for 19-year-old college student Aniah Blanchard enters its second week, the reward for her return continues to grow. The total reward in the case now has reached $80,000, and may grow beyond that.

Failing Schools: Alabama Department Of Education Releases List

The Alabama Department of Education this week released its list of failing schools in the state, as required by the Alabama Accountability Act. Unfortunately, several of those schools are in the Birmingham metro area.

Trussville Cracker Barrel Shooting Suspect Indicted

A suspect in a deadly shooting in March in the Trussville Cracker Barrel parking lot has been indicted on a capital murder charge.