ADL And Mtn. Brook; Oath Keeper Pleads Guilty: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — The week of June 28-July 4 included some national news with Alabama ties, as a Mobile man pleaded guilty to federal charges surrounding the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol raid. The man was a member of the Oath Keepers group, which played a part in the riot in Washington.

Also in the news locally was a continuing controversy surrounding a diversity initiative in Mountain Brook's schools, wherein parents in the community oppose the school system's association with the Anti-defamation League.

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

ADL Responds To Backlash from Mountain Brook Residents

After concerned Mountain Brook citizens voicned their disapproval of the Mountain Brook school, system's association with the Anti-Defamation League, the organization fired back with a statement Tuesday directed at the community.

Alabama Oath Keeper Pleads Guilty To Charges In Capitol Breach

An Alabama man has pleaded guilty to charges related to the United States Capital breach Jan. 6., including conspiracy and obstruction of an official proceeding and aiding and abetting.

Ground Broken On New Homes In Ensley

A nonprofit organization broke ground June 24 on a community of new homes in Ensley. The organization has launched a $25 million partnership with the city of Birmingham.

Secret Stages Announces 2021 Festival Lineup

The 2021 edition of the Secret Stages music discovery festival includes 30 artists from 10 states for the Aug. 6-7 event in Avondale.

Child Dies In Jefferson County House Fire

A child died in a house fire in the Palmerdale community of Jefferson County Wednesday.