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Cohen Says Hush Money Paid to Influence Election

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Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer and “fixer,” Michael Cohen, has pleaded guilty to charges including campaign finance fraud stemming from hush money payments to porn actress Stormy Daniels and ex-Playboy model Karen McDougal. The 51-year-old Cohen said in federal court in New York on Tuesday that he made the payments in coordination with Trump, who wasn’t named, to influence the…

Trump Campaign Chairman Found Guilty of 8 of 18 Counts of Tax Fraud

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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) – Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been found guilty of eight financial crime charges in the first trial victory for special counsel Robert Mueller’s team. A judge declared a mistrial on 10 other counts after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict. The jury deliberated for four days before announcing the verdict at the federal…

MPD Wants Residents to Avoid Alabama National Fair Ticket Scammers

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The Montgomery Police Department have advised area residents  to be cautious of scammers. MPD received a report of scammers soliciting the sale of discounted tickets to the Alabama National Fair. MPD advises that the Alabama National Fair does not solicit ticket sales by phone or through social media. Ticket purchases are only available through ticket master or the Garret Coliseum…

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…

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