Hot Recruits; New Personnel Director: August In Trussville News

TRUSSVILLE, AL — August in the Birmingham area was full of big news stories, and the Trussville area was not exception. From statewide crime stories to a new hire in city government, Trussville did provide a significant amount of the Birmingham metro's news during the month.

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

City Of Trussville Hires First Personnel Director

For the first time in the city's history, Trussville now has a Director of Personnel. The hire was made in August at the Trussville City Council meeting.

Man Arrested In Trussville On Child Porn Charges

An Indiana man was visiting relatives in Trussville when police arrested him on child pornography charges. Trussville police announced the arrest of 31-year-old Ian Kennedy, who is facing more than 20 child pornography charges.

Center Point, Hewitt-Trussville Players In Recruiting Top 20

According to recruiting website 24/7 Sports, three Hewitt-Trussville players and one Center Point High School player are among the top 20 football recruits in the state.

Man Charged After Standoff With Police In Center Point

A man who barricaded himself inside his home in Center Point last week during a 6-hour standoff with law enforcement has been charged with kidnapping and attempted murder.

Child Dies From Exposure To Methadone: Grandmother Jailed

A woman has been charged in the death of her grandson, after an extensive investigation by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.