News from the South - Alabama News Feed
Salvation Army in Mobile serves more than 1,000 Thanksgiving plates
SUMMARY: This Thanksgiving, the Salvation Army in Mobile provided a holiday feast for those in need, serving over a thousand plates. Volunteers prepared 80 turkeys, 150 lbs each of green beans, yams, and their famous dressing, along with desserts. About 100 volunteers helped, many returning annually to serve the community. For some, it’s a family tradition, like one volunteer who brought their sons to serve for the first time. Volunteers emphasized the joy of seeing people leave satisfied, knowing they’ve made a difference. The event’s success was made possible by community donations and months of preparation.
Hundreds of cars lined the street Thursday morning to get a taste of what the Salvation Army had in store for this year’s annual Thanksgiving meal.
News from the South - Alabama News Feed
USPS worker dumps several packages on Semmes roadside, witnesses say — what we know
SUMMARY: In Sims, a federal investigation has been launched after several Amazon packages were found discarded along the road, raising concerns during the busy Christmas delivery season. Witnesses reported seeing a postal worker stacking eight boxes on the roadside, which they did not expect, prompting suspicion. Sims Police Chief Todd F described the act as “downright cruel,” especially as many packages are likely Christmas gifts. The investigation, now under the United States Postal Service, could result in federal charges if the responsible party is identified. No arrests have been made yet.
Several packages dumped on the side of the road in Semmes sparked a federal investigation.
FULL STORY: https://trib.al/9AV3lnU
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.
FULL STORY: https://trib.al/Wpg51IZ
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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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