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Charges Filed Against Teen in Ala. Vigil Shooting

Authorities say a teen has been charged with assault for firing gunshots during a vigil for a woman who died in a car crash. The Selma Times-Journal reported Tuesday (http://bit.ly/1sNn1Yf ) that the teen is being held on $500,000 bond in the Dallas County Jail. Sheriff’s officials say the teen was at a vigil for 19-year-old Jamira Barley, who died…

Ethics Commission Approves Senator’s Contract

The Alabama Ethics Commission has approved of a state senator contracting with the city of Montgomery to help with youth activities planned for the 50th anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery voting rights march. Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange had asked the commission for advice concerning contracting with Democratic Sen. Quinton Ross of Montgomery. The commission approved it Wednesday. But the commission said…