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Maplesville Prayer Pillow Ministry
SUMMARY: In Maplesville, Alabama, a community initiative crafts “prayer pillows” that provide comfort and support to those in need. Founded in 2019 by Yvonne Mitchell after her breast cancer diagnosis, the ministry started at her dining room table and has since expanded globally, sending pillows filled with hope to various locations, including the Ukrainian border and Africa. Volunteers contribute to this labor of love, which emphasizes compassion and outreach without any sales involved. The pillows are a symbol of heartfelt prayers and care, welcoming community participation and donations to sustain their mission of comfort and connection.

Maplesville Prayer Pillow Ministry
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New Tariffs Could Raise Car Prices | April 2, 2025 | News 19 at 10 p.m.
SUMMARY: A 25% tariff on foreign cars and auto parts is set to take effect at midnight, potentially raising prices for consumers. While current inventory and cars already at U.S. ports will remain at existing prices, future pricing remains uncertain. Dealerships in North Alabama say it’s too early to know the full impact, but warn that repair costs may also rise due to higher parts prices. Some manufacturers may absorb part of the tariff, while others could pass the full cost to buyers—raising a $30,000 car to nearly $40,000. Dealerships report a recent surge in buyers trying to purchase before prices rise.

A 25% tariff on any foreign cars or auto parts will go into effect in a couple of hours.
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Weather Fun 1on1: Brylee explains why thunderstorms occur more often in the summer than in the wi…
SUMMARY: Meteorologist Brylee Brown explains why thunderstorms are more common in summer than winter in her “Weather Fun 1-on-1” segment. Joined by Aidan, they conduct an experiment using two bowls of air at different temperatures. The warm air inflates a balloon, demonstrating that warm air is less dense and rises, while cold air causes the balloon to deflate. This principle helps explain why summer afternoons often bring air mass thunderstorms, as humid, warm air is abundant. In winter, less warm air means these storms are rare. For more weather science resources, viewers can scan a QR code or visit the website.

Weather Fun 1on1: Brylee explains why thunderstorms occur more often in the summer than in the winter
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Mobile defendants sentenced to life in prison for murder-for-hire conspiracy
SUMMARY: Three Mobile residents—John McCarol Jr., Darius Rouser, and Latyia Hollis—were sentenced to life in prison for a murder-for-hire conspiracy involving four shootings. McCarol orchestrated the plot, hiring multiple shooters to kill a specific target, but all attempts failed. In one case, a bystander was killed; in another, four people were shot, one paralyzed. The plot also involved car theft and the use of illegal machine guns. Accomplices Regginald Fluker and Carmelo Dirks received 30 and 7 years, respectively, for their roles. Jriius Pierce, another conspirator, has pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing.

An investigation into a murder-for-hire conspiracy led to four shootings, five arrests and one intended victim. As testimony indicated, it was a coordinated effort to commit a revenge killing.
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