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🌱 What’s next as the trial over Sgt. Risner’s killing continues?

Sheffield, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Sheffield! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

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  • What’s next as the trial over Sgt. Risner’s killing continues?

Also on today's calendar: Village School Volunteer Day September — The Shoals Now! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Remaining warm with sunshine, temps: high: 93, low: 74.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Capital murder trial will continue into second week, defendant to testify again (wtva.com) — Testimony continues this week in Colbert County in the capital murder trial of Brian Martin, who is accused of fatally shooting Sheffield Police Sergeant Nick Risner during a 2021 pursuit. Martin is expected back on the stand Tuesday, with more defense witnesses, including a mental health expert, before jurors eventually decide both guilt and possible death penalty.
   

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  • Heat, humidity and afternoon storms - sound familiar?
    https://ema.alabama.gov/15105/another-hot-and-humid-day-with-a-few-severe-storms-possible/ (Nextdoor )
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Cross Country is victorious at the UNA Invitational (theflorala.com)
  • Shoals' drivers see a rise in gas prices this Labor Day weekend (waff.com)
  • 7 Years Ago Today, We Said Goodbye to the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Architect Who Backed Aretha Franklin, Paul Simon, and Lynyrd Skynyrd (americansongwriter.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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