Woodlawn Charter School; Cop Arrested: August News In Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, AL — August was a busy month in Birmingham. School started back for Birmingham Citty Schools and Jefferson County Schools, several big events were scheduled in and around the city, and unfortunately there were several police incidents as well.

Here are some of the stories that made headlines in August on Birmingham Patch:

Birmingham Police Officer Charged With Assaulting Inmate

The Birmingham Police Department reports that a felony warrant has been obtained against Stephon Green, who is charged with assaulting a woman he was transporting from the Birmingham Jail.

Charter School In Woodlawn: Construction Under Way

Construction has begun on what will be the largest charter school in Alabama - the I3 Academy in Woodlawn. Ground was broken Tuesday, and the school is expected to open by the 2020-21 school year.

Hepatitis A Outbreak Includes Jefferson County

The Alabama Department of Health reports 132 confirmed cases of Hepatitis A in 21 Alabama counties, a group that now includes Alabama's most populous county.

Man Released From Prison: Served 36 Years After $50 Robbery

Alvin Kennard has served 36 years of a life sentence, and Jefferson County Bessemer Cutoff Circuit Judge David Carpenter re-sentenced Kennard to time served, and ordered the his release from prison.

Birmingham Cardiology Group Settles In Federal Kick-Back Case

A Birmingham cardiology practice is among a group of medical professionals that entered into settlements with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve allegations that they referred patients for genetic testing in exchange for kickbacks from a Seattle-area testing company.