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AG announces guilty plea for conspiracy to assault judge, investigator

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 4:00pm

AG announces guilty plea for conspiracy to assault judge, investigator

(MONTGOMERY)—During jury selection yesterday in Dallas County Circuit Court, a woman on the verge of trial instead pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree criminal solicitation to commit assault in the first degree against a circuit judge and investigator. Marie Billingsley, 60, formerly of Dallas County, was sentenced to 22 ½ years imprisonment for each charge, both to run concurrent.

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River Region United Way President and CEO announces upcoming retirement

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, June 12th, 2013, 3:03pm

River Region United Way President and CEO announces upcoming retirement

Montgomery, AL - Russell S. Dunman has announced his retirement as President and Chief Executive Officer of the River Region United Way effective December 31, 2013. In a letter announcing his plans to retire, Dunman said, “As I prepare to part with the work I love, I do so in the full knowledge that it is time for me to pass the torch to new leadership who will guide the River Region United Way into the future.”

Dunman began his volunteer service with the River Region United Way (RRUW) on the Community Council in 1981 and has held several volunteer leadership positions within RRUW, including serving as President of the Board of Directors from 2004-2005. He was hired as the organization’s Executive Director in 2010.

Before joining RRUW, Dunman spent 34 years in the banking industry with Regions Financial Corporation. He has served on numerous local boards of directors and is the current President of the Kiwanis Club of Montgomery.

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Two arrested in connection with May 30 L.L. Anderson Ave. shooting

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Thursday, June 6th, 2013, 12:25pm

Two arrested in connection with May 30 L.L. Anderson Ave. shooting

The Selma Police Department apprehended Arthur Lee Sanders Jr. on 3 June 2013 and Rakeim McNeil on 5 June 2013. Both were wanted in the shooting that occurred on 30 May 2013 in the 1500 Block of L.L. Anderson Avenue Selma, AL. The combined efforts of the Selma Police Department Criminal Investigation Division and the Fourth Judicial Fugitive Task Force were instrumental in the safe apprehension of these fugitives. Both suspects are being held at the Dallas County Jail with under a bond totaling $90,000.00 (1-Count of Discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling & 5-Counts of Reckless Endangerment).

Information Source: Selma PD

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Alabama Department of Labor Obtaining Convictions for Unemployment Compensation Fraud

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, June 5th, 2013, 4:27pm

Alabama Department of Labor Obtaining Convictions for Unemployment Compensation Fraud

MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Commissioner Tom Surtees announced today that the Department has successfully prosecuted several Alabamians for unemployment compensation fraud. The following individuals were charged with violating the Alabama Unemployment Compensation Law by making false statements in claims for benefits:  Sylvester Phelan, of Shorter, was tried in Macon County District Court on May 8, 2013. An investigation by Labor’s Benefit Payment Control Section determined that Phelan received a total of $1,285 in benefits to which he was not entitled. Phelan pled guilty and was sentenced to six months in jail, which was suspended. He was also fined $100 and ordered to pay court costs and restitution in the amount of benefits received illegally.  Thomas M. Allen, of Montevallo, was tried in Chilton County District Court on May 23, 2013.

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Selma PD: Two men wanted for reckless endangerment

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Monday, June 3rd, 2013, 2:43pm

Selma PD: Two men wanted for reckless endangerment

Selma Police Dept. is seeking the whereabouts of Rakeim Tyshawn McNeil, black/male, Age 20,5'8", 110 lbs., black hair, brown eyes,dark complexion, of Selma,Al. & Arthur Lee Sanders Jr., black/male, Age 20, 5'9", 162 lbs., black hair, brown eyes,dark complexion, of Selma,Al. in reference to the discharging of a firearm into an occupied dwelling which occurred in the 1500 blk. of L.L. Anderson Ave. Selma,Al. on Thursday,May 30, 2013, around 11:00a.m. The Selma Police Dept. holds one(1) FELONY WARRANT on Rakeim Tyshawn McNeil for Discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling & (5)misdemeanor warrants of Reckless Endangerment. The Selma Police Dept. holds one(1) FELONY WARRANT on Arthur Lee Sanders Jr. for Discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling & (5) misdemeanor warrants of Reckless Endangerment. Rakeim Tyshawn McNeil & Arthur Lee Sanders Jr. are considered to be ARMED & DANGEROUS.

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Air Force Maj. Gen. Walter D. Givhan talks value of education with TROY grads

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 3:54pm

Air Force Maj. Gen. Walter D. Givhan talks value of education with TROY grads

MONTGOMERY—U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Walter D. Givhan, a Troy University alumnus, told TROY graduates that education will help them deal with new challenges and demanding situations as they move forward with their careers.

Givhan delivered the keynote address to graduates during spring commencement for the Montgomery Campus on Monday, May 20, inside the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts. Some 140 students took part in the 7 p.m. ceremony.

In all, 192 students earned undergraduate and graduate degrees this spring at the Montgomery Campus.

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ASU Senior Makes History - First Student to Complete Correctional Dept. Program

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 3:04pm

ASU Senior Makes History - First Student to Complete Correctional Dept. Program

Alabama State University senior Antwan Giles has made history for both the Alabama Department of Corrections and Alabama State University.

On Monday, at an event held by Alabama prison's commissioner Kim T. Thomas, it was announced that Giles has completed a rigorous internship with the Alabama Department of Corrections (DOC), which makes him the first student to ever complete the rigorous 12-week internship program with the DOC, which included attending and graduating from the DOC Academy.

Giles, a criminal justice major at ASU, was honored as the first student to complete the program, which was launched in 2009 as part of a partnership between ASU and the DOC.

Giles praised the experience and said he hopes more students can benefit from the program. Students in the 12-week internship program spend four days a week in Selma, where they are trained to work as correctional officers at its DOC Academy.

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