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Alabama District Attorneys Association Elect New President

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The Alabama District Attorneys Association will continue to work on behalf of the victims of crime while seeking fairness and justice through the Alabama court system, says new ADAA President Tom Anderson of Enterprise. Anderson was elected president for 2018-19 at the ADAA’s summer meeting and training conference. Other officers chosen are Jill Lee of Columbiana, vice president, and Chris…

5 Alabama Players Named to Preseason All-American Teams

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Heisman Trophy runner-up Bryce Love of Stanford and Outland Trophy winner Ed Oliver of Houston highlight The Associated Press preseason All-America team. Chosen by AP poll voters, the team announced Tuesday also features West Virginia quarterback Will Grier and his teammate, receiver David Sills V. Love, along with Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell, Wisconsin linebacker T.J. Edwards and Utah kicker…

Noon Update: Front on the Way

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FRONT ON THE WAY: Until it arrives, expect scattered showers and storms along with lots of clouds, today and tonight. Temperatures this afternoon will be in the 80s in most locations. The front currently over North Mississippi will push its ways into and through Alabama today will cause the best chance of showers and thunderstorms to be across South?central Alabama…

Local Church Sending “Buckets of Blessings” to help Ukraine Families

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A Montgomery church is lending a helping hand to families in need on the other side of the world. And they’re doing it one bucket at a time. Dalraida Church of Christ is packing up “buckets of blessings,” which are filled with basic need items for displaced families in Ukraine. The church has been collecting donations and supplies from all…

Missing Dadeville Man Found Dead in Wooded Area Near Home

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On Thursday, August 16, 68-year old Dwight Smith, of Dadeville, was reported missing from his residence on Slaughter’s Cross Road. An investigation revealed that Smith was last seen on Sunday, August 12. Today, at approximately 9:40 a.m., Smith was found deceased in a wooded area near his residence. Investigation remains pending as authorities await results of an autopsy from the…

Montgomery Police Arrest Three Men on Sexual Assault Charges Over the Weekend

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Montgomery police have charged Gerald Lamar, 50, with first-degree rape in reference to a sexual assault that occurred August 18. The assault is said to have occurred around 11:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Beckview Drive. The adult female victim says Lamar knew the individual she was providing care for and was at the residence. She says that he  sexually assaulted…

Teen Shot During Commission of Robbery, Charged with First-Degree Robbery and Assualt

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MPD charged Arthur Colvin, 16, in connection with a shooting and robbery that occurred August 8. The shooting occurred around 4 a.m. in the 1700 block Hamlet Court. The adult male victim sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. A second subject, Colvin, sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound and also was transported to a local…

Alabama Ranked #1, Auburn #9 in Preseason AP Poll

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Alabama will begin its quest for a second consecutive national championship with a rare feat. The Crimson Tide is just the second team to be ranked No. 1 in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll for three straight seasons. Alabama received 42 out of 61 first-place votes. No. 2 Clemson received 18 first-place votes. Georgia is No. 3 and…

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