I wish violent crimes were not an everyday occurrence in Alabama. Wish in one hand, and, well, you-know-what in the other hand....and see which one fills up first. As we get ready for a new year, the violent crime statistics are released for review. This research is from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting stats on violent crime and property crime.
After 70 years, Emmitt Till's family could get justice. A warrant for the arrest of the woman who accused Till was uncovered after being buried for decades.
Children as well as as adolescents do not have to be victims of violence to experience trauma. This trauma can have its origin from multiple sources, for example exposure to gang activity, witnessing a shooting or other violent crimes or the death of a friend or family member.
He pleaded guilty earlier this week in a Tuesday afternoon hearing after Circuit Judge Sam Junkin denied a request for him to be charged as a youthful offender.