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Police: 2 People Slain in Home Invasion in Northeast Alabama

GADSDEN, Ala. (AP) – Police say a man and a woman were both slain during a home invasion in northeast Alabama. Police are releasing few details about the killings. Gadsden police Sgt. Marcus Hill said the home invasion occurred Friday night and that two people who were found shot later died from their injuries. He declined to comment further. Etowah…

Reward for 4 Farm Animals, Including Zebra Killed in Covington Co. Raised to $7,500

The reward for information leading to the arrest of the persons responsible for the slaying of four farm animals in Covington County has been raised. The owner has raised the reward to $7500. According to Covington County Sheriff Blake Turman, a zebra, a cow and two miniature horses were shot multiple times on Academy Drive in late December. The reward…

Memorial Service Held for Slain Holman Prison Corrections Officer

A memorial service is being held for an Alabama corrections officer who died after being stabbed by an inmate. Gov. Robert Bentley will speak at the Wednesday memorial service in Anniston honoring corrections officer Kenneth Bettis. Bettis’ name is being added to the Alabama Law Enforcement Memorial wall in Anniston. Bettis died Sept. 16 after succumbing to injuries from a…