A longtime educator at a private school in Shelby County has been arrested on child pornography charges.
Michael Roy Bridges, a performing arts director who has also served during his career as an assistant principal at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School, was taken into Thursday on 13 counts of possession of child sex abuse material, according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
Bridges, 68, started working at the school – which serves students from pre-k through eighth grade – in 1998, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Sheriff’s officials said the investigation into Bridges began earlier this month. Additional details about the investigation or the accusations against Bridges have not been released.
He remained held in the Shelby County Jail Thursday night on bonds totaling $195,000.
At this time, sheriff’s officials said, there is no evidence to suggest the images were produced in or near Shelby County.
Additional charges could follow as the investigation continues.
Efforts to reach school officials for comment were not immediately successful.
“Thanks to the tireless efforts of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigators, we were able to make a significant arrest in this case,” Sheriff John Samaniego said in a prepared statement.
“Our commitment to protecting children from exploitation remains unwavering, and we will continue to utilize every resource and partnership available.”
The sheriff’s office is asking anyone with additional information to call Investigator Ian Fleming at 205- 670-6153. An anonymous tip can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777, or on their website at www.crimestoppersmetroal.com.
No criminal charges will be filed in the weekend shooting death of a 17-year-old Jefferson County boy killed after a day of boating with friends.
The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office said the death of Clayton Mark Randall, though by definition a homicide because he died at the hands of another, was accidental.
Birmingham police announced the ruling Thursday evening.
When Birmingham police arrived, they found the Sylvan Springs teen unresponsive inside a vehicle.
He was pronounced dead on the scene at 8:44 p.m., according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office.
“The preliminary investigation reveals multiple individuals who knew each other were participating in recreational boating activities,” police said in their news release.
“At the end of those activities, one of the males discharged a firearm, fatally wounding our victim.”
They carried guns because of snakes, she told the television station.
Authorities said the gun misfired, but did not elaborate.
“Those boys did CPR on him trying to revive him and everything until the ambulance arrived, but he was already gone.” the mother told ABC33/40.
Randall was homeschooled and was a member of the 2025 graduating class of Hope Christian Academy.
Randall had previously played baseball at Hueytown High School.
“Baseball was more than a game to Clayton,” according to his obituary. “Whether he was at bat, on the field or cheering on his teammates, his heart was always in the game.”
Randall also had a deep love for the outdoors.
“From the first time he held a fishing pole, he was hooked,” his obituary read. “If he wasn’t fishing, he was in the woods hunting. He was never more himself than when he was in nature.”
Randall’s funeral was held earlier today at Peoples Chapel Funeral Home.
“Through his teenage years, many people thought they could teach Clayton and help guide him to a great future, but we have now learned that Clayton taught us many lessons in our lives,” his obituary read.
“Clayton taught us to slow down and think before jumping into a job and that we can travel to really dark places and overcome the darkness by shining your light outward.”
It went on to say, “Clayton overcame so much in the little time he had on earth, but all who knew him are grateful for the time with him and the lessons he taught us.”
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy sees the positive and negative in the NFL team’s quarterback competition.
From a receiver’s perspective, working with four quarterbacks without a clear No. 1 or perhaps even a pecking order can be “pretty difficult,” Jeudy said.
“You want to always build that relationship with a quarterback and have that consistency throughout the years,” Jeudy said on Wednesday. “But, you know, as a receiver going through that, you just got to keep working and you got to learn how to adjust no matter what. You know, some situations ain’t going to go as planned, so you just got to figure out how to just keep going and stay on the right path.”
On the other hand, Jeudy said, the competition should sharpen the play of all the quarterbacks.
“That’s just making each quarterback get better, compete against each other,” Jeudy said. “You know, it really drives them to really be the best version of themselves, so you always want that as a quarterback.”
The situation isn’t new for Jeudy. Last season, the Browns used four starting quarterbacks, and the season-opening No. 1 isn’t among the four seeking the job for 2025.
An Achilles injury sent Deshaun Watson to the sidelines after he started the first seven games of the 2024 season. He had a setback in his recovery that required a second surgery in January, jeopardizing Watson’s return in 2025.
Cleveland also used Jameis Winston, Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Bailey Zappe as starting quarterbacks in 2024. None remains with the team.
This offseason, the Browns traded for Kenny Pickett after he backed up Jalen Hurts all the way to a victory in Super Bowl LIX with the Philadelphia Eagles. Cleveland signed 17-year veteran Joe Flacco in free agency. Then the Browns drafted Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders.
Jeudy said the best thing he can do to help the quarterbacks is “just get open. You know, run my routes how I’ve been doing and just keep doing what I’ve been doing. You know, there’s only so much I can control. All I can do is just run routes and get open, so that’s what I’m going to continue doing.”
Since Jeudy joined the Denver Broncos from Alabama as the 15th selection in the 2020 NFL Draft, he hasn’t played for a team that has used only one starting quarterback in a season. Before the Browns’ four starters last season, Jeudy played with Drew Lock, Jeff Driskel, Brett Rypien, Teddy Bridgewater, Russell Wilson and Jarrett Stidham as starting quarterbacks with the Broncos.
Cleveland acquired Jeudy last offseason in exchange for fifth- and sixth-round picks in the 2024 draft. The wide receiver responded with the best season of his NFL career. Jeudy received Pro Bowl recognition as he had 90 receptions for 1,229 yards and four touchdowns.
“Jerry is still a young player,” Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski said on Wednesday. “I think Jerry has room to grow, and I think he would tell you that. There’s techniques that he’s working on. It was Year 1 with us for him, so getting a feel of the route concepts that he’s really good at, things that he can improve upon.
“But with Year 2 with a team, you’re constantly thinking about that next step, and that can come in a variety of ways. Certainly, usage in where we put him and how we use him, what position he’s playing and when you’re motioning him, when you’re doing different things, I think that those are all the types of things that can grow in the Year 2.”
The Browns are in the final portion of their offseason program, with the quarterbacks throwing to receivers covered by Cleveland defenders. The team’s last practice is scheduled for June 19. After that comes the summer break until training camp convenes in late July.
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Five Montgomery teens were arrested in Auburn after a police chase that caused multiple crashes and damaged police vehicles.
The ordeal began Wednesday night when Auburn police received theft reports from two businesses – one in the 700 block of East Glenn Avenue, and the other in the 200 block of South College Street.
The businesses, identified in court records as separate CVS stores, provided similar descriptions of the suspects.
A short time later, officers spotted the suspect vehicle traveling in the 300 block of North Donahue Drive.
When police attempted a traffic stop, “the vehicle fled recklessly, causing multiple collisions and damaging police vehicles,” police said.
The chase ended on Interstate 85 near mile marker 31. All five teens inside were taken into custody and later confirmed to be the group involved in the business thefts, police said.
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DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 44 years, and we have a married son and one grandson. My husband and I moved closer to our son and daughter-in-law five years ago. Once or twice a year, my husband reminds me that I “ruined his life” by forcing him to move closer to our grandson.
On top of that, he dislikes our son’s mother-in-law, something he has made clear to me. He doesn’t want to attend holiday dinners if the mother-in-law is there. (Fortunately, our daughter-in-law is not aware that he dislikes her mother.)
I’m tired of worrying about whether he’ll attend our grandson’s sports activities or events if the other grandmother is there. At this point, I’m actually considering divorce so I won’t be so miserable. Any advice would be appreciated. — FATIGUED IN FLORIDA
DEAR FATIGUED: Unless you hogtied your husband, he must have agreed to move closer to your son and his family. Is the only reason he’s miserable this dislike of his DIL’s mother, or is it that he is separated from his friends?
If it’s the former, go without your husband to your grandson’s events and let him stay home. If it’s more than that, perhaps it might be better for him to return to the community in which he was more comfortable.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Costco is extending the hours of its members-only gas stations nationwide.
According to Men’s Journal, the wholesale club has announced that most of its fuel stations will now stay open until 10 p.m., with some locations also opening earlier in the morning.
“Generally, our stations are now staying open an hour later than they did previously, with some opening earlier as well,” Costco CEO Rob Vachris told investors in an earnings call earlier this year, reports Quartz.
In February, Costco announced it would keep its gas stations open past its warehouse hours.
In May, Costco announced a partnership with Affirm, to offer a payment plan on some online purchases. The Buy Now, Pay Later option will allow Costco shoppers to use Affirm at checkout to pay over time. Customers will have to pay interest on their purchases, ranging from 10% to 36%.
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It’s been nearly two years since Salhadine Adamou was murdered in Birmingham, and his family and investigators have not given up hope of finding out who killed him, and why.
His grieving family members, including his oldest brother Salam, said they want answers, and justice.
“Our mom cannot sleep at all because somebody took her son, the son she worked hard to bring to the United States,” said Salam, who lives in Chicago. “And we can’t do anything about it.”
The shooting happened just before 2:30 a.m. that Monday on Third Avenue North, near Interstate 65.
Two men were shot Monday, July 3, 2023, while traveling in a vehicle on Third Avenue North in Birmingham. (Carol Robinson)
Salhadine and another man were inside a vehicle when they were shot. They drove about a block before stopping near the parking lot of the Marathon convenience store at 11th Street and Third Avenue North.
Skids marks showed where they left Third Avenue and drove to where they stopped.
Salhadine was unresponsive when first responders arrived. He was taken to UAB Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 4:25 a.m.
The second man’s injuries weren’t life-threatening.
Police at the time said officers were already in the area investigating street racing and exhibition driving when the surviving flagged them down and told them he and his friend had been shot.
It was not clear if the shooting was linked to the exhibition driving, but Salam said Salhadine did participate in street races.
“That’s what he started getting into at the end of his journey,” he said, “and he loved it.”
Salhadine Adamou, 22, was shot to death in Birmingham in 2023. His brother, Salam, and other family members are searching for answers and justice.(Contributed)
The family moved to Chicago 18 years ago. The three Adamou brothers lived together initially with their mother.
Salhadine moved to Bessemer to live with his father and graduate high school, and the middle brother eventually moved to New York.
Salam stayed in Chicago with their mother. He said he and Salhadine grew up extremely close.
“I’m the oldest, so he always followed my footsteps,” Salam said with a laugh. “Anything I did, he would try to do or mimic throughout his life. He took that with him to Birmingham where he moved with my father.”
“I practically raised him,” he said. “A lot of his pictures are my clothes that he had on.”
The plan was for Salhadine to graduate from high school, which he did in 2020, and then return to Chicago. That never happened.
Salhadine got into trouble with the law and was charged with theft of property, and told his brother he couldn’t leave the state. Those charges, however, were later dismissed.
Salhadine worked in a warehouse at the time of his death.
“The last time I talked to him, I was telling him to move here,” Salam said.
Salam said his brother liked to help others.
“He was just a regular young guy that liked to help whenever he could,” he said. “So, I’m little surprised about how he ended up in a situation that he got in.”
“But I wasn’t in Birmingham,” Salam said, “so I don’t know the truth about what happened.”
“We’re practically in the dark about what really happened that night,” he said.
Salhadine Adamou(Contributed)
Salam said he’s gotten multiple different stories about what may have happened.
“His friends who were with them that night, I don’t know what type of mentality these people have, but they don’t want to talk and say what happened,” he said.
“I want to know who did it, and then why,” Salam said. “What did he do to deserve how he died?”
“The most import part, of course, is we miss him,” he said. “We think about him every day.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Birmingham police at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Crime Stoppers is offering a tip of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
According to The Street, the 500 hand-scooped ice cream counters inside Rite Aid are set to close. Since these locations are inside the Rite Aid pharmacies, they can’t be sold as a separate asset, The Street reports.
Newsweek reports the ice cream brand, which launched in 1940, can be found at thousands of retailers and stand-alone locations across the U.S. Rite Aid acquired the brand in 1996 and the ice cream became a staple at its West Coast pharmacies.
In a press release, Rite Aid announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will sell its remaining stores. It has secured some $1.94 billion in new financing to allow locations to remain open during the sales process. The chain hasn’t officially announced the closing of any locations but other reports show shutdowns, including all 178 Rite Aid locations in New York.
“While we have continued to face financial challenges, intensified by the rapidly evolving retail and healthcare landscapes in which we operate, we are encouraged by meaningful interest from a number of potential national and regional strategic acquirers,” said Matt Schroeder, the Chief Executive Officer of Rite Aid, in the same release.
