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🌱 Why this high-profile Fayette County sex offender case is back now
Fayette, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Fayette! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why this high-profile Fayette County sex offender case is back now
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
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- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fayette County grand jury indicts registered sex offender on 2 felony SORNA violations (wbrc.com) — A registered sex offender’s compliance with Alabama’s registration law is back before a Fayette County grand jury, with new felony charges tied to ID and in‑person reporting requirements. The case has already sparked protests at the Fayette County Courthouse and multiple judicial recusals, and could determine whether he returns to state prison or remains under community-based supervision. 
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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