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Man Convicted of Reckless Murder Sentenced to 139 Years

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A Montgomery man convicted of reckless murder in August was sentenced Wednesday morning in a Montgomery County courtroom. Judge Greg Griffin sentenced Ladarius Laffitte to 139 years in prison following his conviction last month in the 2017 reckless murder case of Ashleigh Perkins. On May 13, 2017, Laffitte and a co-defendant were racing down Vaughn Road toward the intersection at…

Montgomery Cold Case Task Force Announced

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At a press conference today, Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey announced members of the new task force. “They are the best of the best”, said Bailey,  “I don’t think that there’s one of them that has less than 20 years experience investigating.” The cold case unit is made up of investigators from the Montgomery Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriffs…

Limestone Correctional Officer Charged with Promoting Prison Contraband

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On Tuesday, law enforcement agents with the Alabama Department of Corrections Investigations and Intelligence Division arrested a corrections officer at Limestone Correctional Facility in Harvest for being in possession of illegal contraband. The officer attempted to smuggle the contraband into the prison. Officer Travis Wales, 39, of Ardmore, was arrested and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled…

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Announces Formal Impeachment Inquiry of President Donald Trump

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made it official, telling fellow Democrats she supports a formal impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Her remarks at a closed-door meeting was described by two people familiar with the remarks who were not authorized to discuss them publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. Pelosi is set to make a formal announcement at 5…

Former Senate Majority Leader Pleads Guilty to Theft

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Former Alabama Senate Majority Leader Zeb Little has pleaded guilty to theft charges. Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office announced Tuesday that Little entered the guilty plea last week. According to court records, Little, who was a lawyer, admitted to stealing money from clients. Court records indicate the thefts occurred in 2015 and 2016. He agreed to pay $74,000 in restitution….

Troy University Fraternity to Remain on Suspension Through Fall Semester Following Hazing Investigation

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Troy University’s chapter of Sigma Chi fraternity will remain on suspension through the end of the fall semester following an investigation into reports of hazing. Additionally, seven members will face individual disciplinary action through the student judicial process. Details regarding student disciplinary actions are protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. The fraternity was suspended on Sept. 9…

What the Tech? Does Amazon Prime Music Ultra HD Sound Better?

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If you’re an audiophile who listens to music by streaming it from Apple, Spotify, Pandora or Amazon, there’s good news: Amazon can now stream music in ultra high definition. Launched just last week the new service costs more per month than Prime Music does now, but the music is played at higher bitrates which, according to Amazon, sounds like you’re…

What the Tech? App of the Day: Scholly Search

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With rising tuition costs and the real possibility of the student leaving school with a mountain of debt, college scholarships are imperative. There are thousands of scholarships available and one app can help you find them. It’s called Scholly and although it can pay thousands of dollars for school, many parents have never heard of it. Once you’re logged in,…

US Official Expects “Hundreds More” Cases of Vaping Illness

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WASHINGTON (AP) – A public health official says the number of vaping-related illnesses in the U.S. could soon climb much higher. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official said Tuesday she believes “hundreds more” cases have been reported to health authorities since last week. The CDC then put the tally at 530 confirmed and probable cases of the serious…

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