For the first time, Alabama’s National Guard is now under command of a female adjutant general. Governor Kay Ivey announced her appointment of the new commander earlier this month but the official change of command happened Friday afternoon. Major General Sheryl Gordon will be taking over for the retiring Major General Perry Smith, who has been adjutant general since January 2011….
MOSSES, Ala. (AP) – The Central High School linebacker runs around with speed and spouts smack talk to teammates with zest, happily enjoying a practice session as much as anyone should. When blocked, an offensive lineman chides the sophomore with the banter that is all too normal between friends. But there’s one thing that makes the exchange a stark departure…
Elmore County officials say they’re investigating the death of a woman who was found unresponsive in a jail cell. Sheriff Bill Franklin says 39-year-old Dianna Marie Layne of Pell City was found unresponsive in her cell at the Elmore County jail Wednesday morning. Authorities say she was in a cell by herself and authorities found her unresponsive when they asked…
