19-year-old Germerio Martez Bobo has been arrested in connection with the incident at Forrester Gardens in which two were shot. Bobo has been charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and reckless endangerment.

Transcripts reveal that 19-year-old Marissa Williams had several opportunities to take back her request to have her family and their dog killed. Williams, who was charged with solicitation of murder, appeared in court for the first time Tuesday for a preliminary hearing. She is being held in the Tuscaloosa County Jail pending a $30,000 bond.

16-year-old Jaionte Long was arrested in connection to the armed robbery of Dreamland restaurant in Northport as he fled the scene Tuesday night. Long was charged with first-degree robbery and first-degree burglary. He remained in the Tuscaloosa County Jail yesterday with bail set at $90,000.

A $5,000 reward is being offered in connection with a church fire in McCalla. A man is said to have broken a window at Bellview Baptist Church, poured gas inside, and started a fire about 1:30 Saturday morning.

Alabama's 8th annual tax free holiday begins at midnight and runs through Sunday. Shoppers will have the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, computers, and clothing free of state sales or use tax. Local sales and use tax may apply, but most Alabama counties and cities are waiving their taxes as well.

The Human Rights Campaign, which pushes equal rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people has hired Rob Hill, a former clergyman to lead some of its efforts. The group's "Project One America" involves Mississippi, Arkansas, and Alabama.

The U.S. House plans to vote today on an immigration bill that would send resources to the border and speed the return back home of unaccompanied Central American children.

Payroll processor ADP says private employers added 218,000 jobs last month in the fourth straight month of job gains above 200,000, a healthy pace that usually is enough to lower the unemployment rate. The government's jobs report, which is to be released tomorrow, is expected to show a solid increase.

House Republicans have given the go-ahead to launch a lawsuit against President Obama, accusing him of a presidential power grab in exceeding the bounds of constitutional authority. Democrats are calling the vote a stunt.

The Senate is expected to approve a $16.3 billion bill to overhaul the Veterans Affairs Department, which has been plagued by reports of long delays in scheduling appointments.

Alabama's Fan Day is this Sunday. Players and coaches will be available for a 45-minute autograph session following the open practice.

Alicia Keys and Swiss Beatz are expecting their second child.

 

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