Roy Moore Returns; Fire Chief Finalists Chosen: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL - Few politicians in the last decade have been more controversial in Alabama than Roy Moore, and after this week, it appears he is not going away. Moore announced this past week that he will again seek election to the United States Senate, a bid he almost won in 2017.

That was just one of the big headlines in the area during the week of June 16-23, a week that included a sexual misconduct scandal uncovered at a local private school, a man killed after being carjacked, the Birmingham Fire Department coming closer to hiring a new chief and more.

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

Roy Moore Announces He'll Run For U.S. Senate Again In 2020

Alabama Republican Roy Moore announced Thursday that he is running for U.S. Senate again in 2020 after failing to win the seat two years ago amid sexual misconduct accusations.

Finalists Announced For Birmingham Fire Chief

The next chief of the Birmingham Fire Department may be a local face, but there is a chance the new BFD leader could be a candidate from out of town. The finalists for the chief job were announced this week, and while two are local, there are also two from out of state.

Indian Springs Releases Report On Sexual Misconduct Investigation

A third-party investigation into sexual misconduct by faculty members at Indian Springs School has concluded, and the school released a report this week detailing the findings - which includes confirmation of sexual misconduct allegations against five former faculty members.

Homicide Investigation Under Way In West Birmingham Shooting

A homicide investigation is under way after a man was found dead from apparent gunshot wounds in a residential/commercial area of Five Points West.

Date Set For 10th Annual Birmingham Restaurant Week

The 10th annual Birmingham Restaurant Weekpresented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama will be held Friday, August 16 through Sunday, August 25.