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Couple from Wetumpka Wanted Following Brawl in Panama City Beach, Fla.

The incident involved a large group of people, both male and female. Police believe all participants in the altercation are from the Montgomery, Ala. area. Law enforcement identified two suspects: Qwashunda Sanders and Rashad Glasper, both of Wetumpka, as active participants in the altercation. Police signed arrest warrants for both. 

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Files for Impeachment of Clarke County Sheriff

Attorney General Steve Marshall has begun proceedings for the impeachment of Clarke County Sheriff William Ray Norris. The Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Division filed an Information* of Impeachment and Prayer for Ouster in the Alabama Supreme Court on April 27 pursuant to Alabama Code § 36-11-4 through § 36-11-5. Norris was served notice of the impeachment filing Friday. The Attorney…

Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles Director Appointed to Troy University Board of Trustees

Cam Ward, a 1993 graduate of Troy University, has been appointed to the University’s Board of Trustees by Gov. Kay Ivey. Ward’s appointment was approved by the Alabama Senate on Thursday. He will succeed the Honorable Lamar P. Higgins, who passed away in April after an extended illness. Since December, Ward has served as Director of the Alabama Bureau of…

“That’s My Child” Held Annual Fundraiser Event Thursday Night

“That’s My Child”, had their annual fundraiser Thursday night at the Train Shed in downtown Montgomery. NFL and Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel was the guest speaker. Wuerffel says he has knew Charles Lee for several years and has partnered with him in their Crusade to work and mentor young children. Wuerffel’s mentoring program is called Desire Street Ministries. Thursday…