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Deputy Dies in Wilcox County

UPDATE 10:37 12/1/2021 D.A. Jackson has confirmed one of the deputies has died. The other is expected to be OK. __________________________________________________________________ District Attorney Michael Jackson has confirmed that two Wilcox County deputies have been shot. The shooting happened late Wednesday afternoon in the town of Yellow Bluff. Witnesses say one deputy was flown to the hospital. Law enforcement officers from…

New Artwork Unveiled in Montgomery to Honor Rosa Parks

The city of Montgomery along with Troy University unveiled a new piece of art in honor of Rosa Parks on Wednesday. City, county and military leaders gathered at the Rosa Parks Museum for the unveiling. Fred D. Gray was also in attendance and says he can remember the day Parks got arrested. “Upon my return to the city late that…