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🌱 Will the accused killer of a Sheffield sergeant be tried elsewhere?

Sheffield, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min read

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  • Will the accused killer of a Sheffield sergeant be tried elsewhere?

Also on today's calendar: Make Music at Florence - June 21 and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the elephant wear pink socks? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 74. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 82 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Accused killer of Sheffield police sergeant seeks trial moved out of Colbert County (waff.com) — A man charged in the 2021 killing of Sheffield police Sgt. Nick Risner has asked a Colbert County judge to move his capital murder trial to another county, arguing pretrial publicity prevents a fair jury. The judge will decide within a week, and the defendant also signaled in court that he wants new attorneys. Residents should watch for the venue ruling, which could affect how quickly this case moves forward.
   

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  • Alabama All-State Baseball Teams Announced, Local Standouts Earn State Recognition (calhounjournal.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because his blue socks were in the wash. (Thank you Mary C. for sending it in!)
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