News from the South - Alabama News Feed
Alabama lawmaker aims to put child rapists up for the death penalty
SUMMARY: Alabama Republican State Representative Matt Simpson has proposed a bill allowing the death penalty for child rapists, specifically for those convicted of first-degree rape or sodomy of a child under six. Currently, such offenders face life imprisonment without parole. Simpson argues that these crimes are irredeemable and that capital punishment could deter potential offenders. However, defense attorney Chase Deerman contends that the death penalty is vengeful and impractical. If passed, Alabama would join Florida and Tennessee in challenging a 2008 Supreme Court ruling that found such punishments unconstitutional. The legislative session begins in February.
A bill aimed at child rapists up for the death penalty will be voted on in Alabama’s legislative session, challenging a 2008 U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
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‘We have to help’ Bon Secour church continues tradition of free food for their community
SUMMARY: Since 1931, Morgan’s Chapel United Methodist Church has been a vital part of the Bon Secour community. In recent years, it has made a significant impact through its weekly food distribution. Every Wednesday, volunteers, led by Carol Dean, prepare and distribute boxes of food to around 120 families. The church’s pantry provides a week’s worth of food, including canned goods, meat, and fruit. Pastor Norman Brown emphasizes the responsibility to help those in need, with some recipients, like Margot Reuse, transitioning from receiving to giving back. This ongoing effort ensures families have one less worry, especially during the holiday season.
This time of year, there is a lot of giving and goodwill but Morgan’s Chapel UMC in Bon Secour does it year-round by providing a basic necessity.
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Saraland mega developments denied by planning committee
SUMMARY: Residents of Saraland are expressing concerns over proposed residential developments off Celeste Road, with traffic issues taking precedence in discussions with city leaders. Mayor Howard Rubenstein emphasized plans to widen Celeste Road to five lanes, set for construction next year, but residents feel this timeline is inadequate. Two proposed neighborhoods with 99 lots were denied, as was a request from developers of the South Wind subdivision. Rubenstein maintains a focus on preserving single-family homes in the area, stating that developers can return with revised plans to meet current zoning requirements.
The proposed mega-neighborhood development in Saraland has caused a stir of emotions among residents for months.
FULL STORY: https://trib.al/EFOJXVS
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‘Senseless’: How Mobile’s police chief describes violent crime over the past 4 days
SUMMARY: Mobile’s police chief, William Jackson, described the city’s recent surge in violent crime as “senseless.” With three weeks left in the year, Mobile has surpassed its total homicides from last year, marking 34 to date. The latest victim, a juvenile, was found dead near a vehicle crash on Gail Street after reports of gunfire. Chief Jackson emphasized the need for community involvement in addressing violence, urging parents to monitor their children and discourage weapon use in conflicts. He also noted that this year’s homicides primarily involve acquaintances, with only one being a random act. No suspects have been identified.
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