2020 U.S. Census; Chick-Fil-A Workers Indicted: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — This past week saw an announcement from Washington regarding the U.S. Census, which showed Alabama has increased its population and would not lose a seat on Congress.

Also in the news this past week, two employees at a local Chick-Fil-A restaurant were indicted on fraud and theft charges, stemming from an embezzlement scheme that diverted hundreds of thousands of dollars from the restaurant.

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

Two Former Birmingham Chick-fil-A Employees Indicted By Feds

Two former employees of the Chick-fil-A Five Points in Birmingham were indicted Tuesday in federal court for allegedly conspiring to defraud their former employer.

2020 U.S. Census: Alabama To Retain All Congressional Seats

The congressional appointments in Alabama stayed the same due to the results of the new census, despite concerns going into the year that the state may lose one congressional seat.

Accused Bank Robber Back In Jail On Other Charges

A 40-year-old Birmingham man initially charged in connection with a Feb. 23 bank robbery, is back behind bars after being charged with new crimes.

Chase Involving Vestavia Police Results In Fatal Crash

A crash that occurred while Vestavia Hills police were involved in a vehicle chase resulted in the death of a Homewood woman.

Mountain Brook Named A Top U.S. High School: U.S. News

Mountain Brook High School has been named one of the best high schools in the United States, according to a new ranking by U.S. News and World Report.