Tua Enters Draft; Paighton Houston Autopsy: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL —The ongoing story surrounding the disappearance and death of Paighton Houston, the 29-year-old Trussville woman who was found dead after disappearing Dec. 20 added another chapter after the Jefferson County Coroner's Office completed its autopsy and were still unable to determine the cause of death in the case.

That story, coupled with Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's announcement regarding his future with the Crimson Tide, made the past week an eventful week on Patch.

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

Birmingham VA Medical Center Goes Into Lockdown

The VA Medical Center in Birmingham, placed on lockdown since early Thursday afternoon, re-opened Friday morning after news hot that a suspect in a Huntsville shooting had been found dead.

Paighton Houston Funeral Arrangements Set, Autopsy Completed

Paighton Houston, the Trussville woman who had been missing since Dec. 20, was found dead in Hueytown Friday, and although the Jefferson County Coroner has completed the autopsy, Houston's cause of death is still unknown.

Tua Tagovailoa: Alabama Star Will Enter NFL Draft

After weeks of speculation, University of Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa announced Monday he will forgo his senior season and enter the 2020 NFL draft.

UAB Partners With City Of Birmingham For Scholarship Program

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is the first academic partner to support the Birmingham Promise scholarship, providing Birmingham City School graduates an opportunity to attend the university with a one-to-one tuition scholarship match.

Prince Of Peace Student Finds $900, Returns It To Owner

A fourth-grade student at Prince of Peace Catholic School recently found $900 in cash while shopping at Target in The Grove shopping center in Hoover and returned it to its owner.