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Selma murder victim’s sister seeks justice in his death

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma woman is speaking out about a court system that she says is lacking in speed and fairness to the families of murder victims. Five years ago, Virginia Minniefield’s 58 year old brother Joseph was killed by his girlfriend’s 24 year old son — over a dog. Both mother and son were charged in…

Expansion Announced for Alabama’s Comfort Dog Program

A state program that helps victims of crimes received a boost Monday. The Alabama District Attorney’s Association and others announced the expansion of the state’s Facility Dog Program. A $700,000 grant from ADECA will help the state provide more comfort dogs to those in need. “He’s made a big difference in a lot of the interactions that he’s had with…