SUMMARY: Governor Kay Ivey has declared Wednesday as Operation Iron Rock Day in Alabama to raise awareness for veteran suicide prevention. Since 2018, this event has involved student veterans from the University of Alabama and Auburn University marching 151 miles to honor veterans lost to suicide. Participants will carry 22 pounds of donated materials, symbolizing the 22 veterans who die by suicide daily. The initiative promotes camaraderie among veterans and highlights their shared struggles. Operation Iron Rock fosters a sense of community, encouraging support and understanding. Participants will also enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner during the journey.

Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed Wednesday as “Operation Iron Ruck Day” in the state of Alabama.

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SUMMARY: The Alabama Appeals Court has upheld the life sentence of Brian Story for the 1997 execution-style murder of convenience store employee Nicole Williamson. Charged at 17, Story’s appeal for re-sentencing was based on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that prohibits automatic life sentences without parole for juveniles. Although he argued for reconsideration citing rehabilitation and brain development factors, the court, led by Madison County Judge Chris Comer, concluded that Story was aware of his actions’ wrongfulness at the time of the crime, which involved shooting Williamson twice. Thus, his life sentence remains unchanged.

An Alabama appeals court has rejected a request for a new sentencing in a 1997 case that saw a convenience store clerk shot to death and a 17-year-old charged with capital murder.

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SUMMARY: Madison County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a shooting on Hammond Road in Harvest. A call was received around noon regarding a shooting victim, who was found alone at the scene and transported to Huntsville Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries; the victim has since been released. The area is marked with crime scene tape and sheriff’s vehicles, and multiple cars at the scene were found with bullet holes. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting and will provide updates as new information becomes available.

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after it said one person was injured in a shooting in Harvest on Monday.

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