Birmingham Police Chief Resigns + USFL Kick-off: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — This past week in Birmingham saw a major resignation, a saddening death and a rebirth all announced within days of one another.

Former UAB football coach Jim Hilyer died, Birmingham's police chief resigned and the once dead United States Football League announced its rebirth here in Birmingham.

Here are those stories and more that made headlines this past week on Patch:

Jim Hilyer, UAB's First Football Coach, Dies at 86

UAB's first football coach, Jim Hilyer, died Wednesday at the age of 86. Hilyer served as UAB's coach for four years.

Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith Resigns

Chief Patrick Smith of the Birmingham Police Department announced Friday he is stepping down from his position. Smith had served as police chief since 2018.

USFL Officially Announces Launch To Season In Birmingham

The United States Football League is coming to Birmingham this spring, with the inaugural game scheduled for April 16 at Protective Stadium.

Remains Of Missing WWII Soldier From Birmingham Identified

The remains of a soldier who was killed in battle in Germany during World War II have been identified as those of a Birmingham native. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Wednesday that Army Pfc. Bill Morrison, 29, was accounted for July 9, 2021.

New Alabama Congressional District Map Blocked By Federal Judges

Alabama's new congressional district map will need to be redrawn, according to a ruling by federal judges Monday.