Gladys Bautista

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama ( WVTM ) — A Jackson-Olin high school senior and student-athlete was remembered Wednesday as an “upstanding student” who was “a favorite of the administration” and “a favorite of his peers.”

What was a point of contention between the council and the mayor was the decision on whether to reinstate fire Chief Jason Rickles.

While many said it was a learning experience and were surprised at how much the FBI does in Jefferson County, others said it would help them make their communities better.

It comes at a time when Miles College is preparing to take over the land that was the former campus of Birmingham Southern College.

The announcement comes after current Mayor Buddy Choat said this year during his state of the city address that he would not seek reelection for a third term.

From Birmingham's City Walk to Trussville, Christmas trees were lit up throughout the area.

Six-year-old Quinn Tinsley, born with a heart defect, has undergone three open-heart surgeries at Children's Hospital, with his family expressing gratitude for the care received.

Birmingham police officials told WVTM 13 leaders are using data to determine which areas need more police presence and those areas are subject to change as they evaluate the data.

The ruling signaled an end to the issue of the city manager role since the council tried to appoint one with the same duties as the mayor last year.

While some only heard the gunfire, Francisco Pichol said he heard how it all started.