SUMMARY: The second winner of the Side to Showcase contest is Carol Cooper, recognized for her sweet potato dumplings, a unique treat combining traditional sweet potatoes with a dumpling format. Over 100 entries were submitted, showcasing the challenge judges faced in selecting just three winners. Carol shared that the recipe, passed down from her Nana, is a beloved dish at family gatherings, often enjoyed as a dessert. The dumplings are easy to prepare using crescent rolls and include a sweet cinnamon-sugar glaze. Viewers are encouraged to try the recipe, available on the WHNT website, as it promises to be a hit at holiday gatherings.

Kiara Cooper visited News 19 Tuesday after her Sweet Potato Dumplings recipe was selected as one of the Side Dish Showcase winners!

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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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