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Clanton Man Charged with Murder in Lake Jordan Boating Accident Pleads Guilty

Damion Bruno/Source: Elmore County Jail The Clanton man charged with two counts of murder related to the July 4 fatal boating accident at Lake Jordan has plead guilty. Elmore County Deputy District Attorney C.J. Robinson said Damion Bruno pleaded guilty to two counts in Judge James Goggans’ courtroom Thursday afternoon. Bruno was arrested and charged in the July 4 accident…

Confessed Serial Killer Indicted in 1984 Slaying in Georgia

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) – The man the FBI calls the worst serial killer in U.S. history has been indicted in an unsolved killing that happened in Georgia more than 30 years ago. A grand jury in Savannah returned an indictment Wednesday charging Samuel Little with murder in the slaying of Frances Campbell. Little is serving multiple life sentences at a…

Investigators: Up to 50 Victims in Georgia Nude Photo Ring

TRENTON, Ga. (AP) – Police officials in Georgia’s northwestern corner say as many as 50 adults and minors may be victims of a group of people trading sexually explicit photos. Dade County Sheriff Ray Cross and Trenton Police Chief Christy Smith tell local news outlets on Thursday that they’re working with Dade County High School and others to identify victims….

Fraternity Disbands Auburn Chapter After Suspension

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) – A national fraternity is disbanding its chapter at Auburn University after school officials suspended the organization over repeated allegations of physical abuse and alcohol infractions. The Opelika-Auburn News reports that Beta Theta Pi announced the decision Thursday. Auburn suspended the group from campus last month and ordered members to vacate its house. The fraternity cited mistreatment…

Price of Freedom: Larry Armstead of Montgomery

Our veteran this week is from Montgomery. He joined the Army right out of high school as a paratrooper. And he says it’s that time in the military that shaped him for a life of service to his country, state, and city. Larry Armstead knows the price of freedom. Categories: Price of Freedom Tags: larry armstead, montgomery veteran, price of…

Sunshine in Full Supply; Wet Weekend Taking Shape

A cold and dry air mass is in place across the state and we will have nothing but severe clear across the state again today with blue sky from one end of the state to the other. After the freezing start to the day, we will remain cool again this afternoon with most locations in the low to mid 50s….

Majority of House Votes to Impeach Trump

The U.S. House has impeached President Donald Trump on a charge he abused the power of his office to investigate a political rival ahead of the 2020 election. Trump becomes the third president in U.S. history to be impeached. A majority of the House then approve the second charge, obstruction of Congress. Democrats control the House, and the voting was…

Prattville Dedicates Fieldhouse, Park to Coach Lorenzo Pickett

On Tuesday residents of Prattville, Prattville faculty and staff, and the family of  late coach Lorenzo Pickett dedicated two structures in his name on what would have been his 53rd birthday. Pickett passed away suddenly on Thanksgiving Day 2006, just days before the Prattville Lions Football team would play in the state championship. “Coach Lo” was well known as a…

Auburn signs 22, Alabama adds 20 on First Day of Early Signing Period

Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Alabama Football Adds 20 Student-Athletes on First Day of Early Signing Period TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama football has added 20 student-athletes to its 2020 recruiting class on Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period. The 20 high school players come from eight states – Alabama (9), California (1) Florida (3), Georgia (3), Louisiana (1), Maryland…

Hundreds May Face Arrest after Georgia Cockfighting Bust

LINCOLNTON, Ga. (AP) – Georgia officials are looking for more than 200 suspects after busting a giant cockfighting tournament over the weekend. Lincoln County sheriff’s Maj. Jim Wallen tells local news outlets more than 30 people have been charged following the Saturday bust at a property northwest of Augusta. Participants and spectators fled, many abandoning their chickens and vehicles. Wallen…