Protective Stadium Plans; Burglary Suspect Shot: Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — This week in the Birmingham area, the Jefferson County Board of Education appointed an interim superintendent as it searches for a replacement for Dr. Craig Pouncy. This was just one of the local news stories that made headlines on Patch this past week.

Statewide, Gov. Kay Ivey announced she will start radiation treatment. As well, Birmingham residents got their first glimpse of the final plans for the new Protective Stadium downtown.

Here are some of the stories on Patch during the week of September 15-20:

Burglary Suspect Shot By Police Officer, Faces Charges

A man suspected of breaking onto a car in Birmingham's 5 Points South neighborhood was shot by a Birmingham police officer.

Gov. Kay Ivey Announces She Will Undergo Radiation Treatment

Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday she will undergo treatment for a a malignant spot on her lungs. Ivey is expected to be admitted to UAB Hospital Friday morning for an outpatient procedure that will begin a series of radiation treatments.

Protective Stadium: Final Design Unveiled

Designs for Protective Stadium were presented to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex board of directors at Wednesday's regularly scheduled BJCC board meeting.

Willoe Watkins Murder: 4th Suspect Arrested

The death of 20-year-old Marka "Willoe" Watkins — who had been missing for nearly a month before being found dead in Tuscaloosa County in July — has resulted in another arrest.

Jefferson County BOE Appoints Interim Superintendent

The Jefferson County Board of Education has appointed an interim superintendent. Dr. Walter Gonsoulin will start September 27, the day after Dr. Craig Pouncey ends his term.