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Sebrina Martin lost custody of six children for use of excessive corporal punishment

Sebrina Martin lost custody of six children for use of excessive corporal punishment

Alabama Political Reporter — The Alabama Democratic Party certified Sebrina Martin as its nominee last Tuesday for one of three family court judge positions in Montgomery's 15th judicial circuit following her primary win over Fernando Morgan. With no Republican challenger, Martin stands to be elected to the position following the general election in November.
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A NEW HOPE: Gifts of charity bind professor, student - The Troy Messenger

A NEW HOPE: Gifts of charity bind professor, student - The Troy Messenger

Troy Messenger — In the summer of 2016, Ben Barnett decided to embark on a "Journey of Hope" across America to raise awareness for The Ability Experience, the national philanthropy that helps people with disabilities. Barnett is president of the Pi Kappa Phi chapter at Troy University. The national fraternity sponsors the annual bike ride across America.
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'THIS IS HOW I ROLL': Hardy's book tells story of 'life in the chair'

'THIS IS HOW I ROLL': Hardy's book tells story of 'life in the chair'

Alexander City Outlook — Jim Hardy has won state championships in football, competed in professional fishing tournaments and is the founder of Outdoor Friends Forever, an organization that gives special needs children opportunities to get outside and make friends. And he does it all from his wheelchair.
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Troy students abroad feel safer staying overseas - The Troy Messenger

Troy students abroad feel safer staying overseas - The Troy Messenger

Troy Messenger — Troy University announced the decision Monday to cancel all study abroad trips planned for March and is now also considering what to do about planned trips in May. But seven students had already left the country on long-term study abroad trips before the new COVID-19 coronavirus reared its head in Europe and most of them [...]
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FOSTER LOVE: Adoptive parents give the gift of family

FOSTER LOVE: Adoptive parents give the gift of family

Alexander City Outlook — Audrey Stockdale welcomed a newborn baby girl, Moriah, into the world 18 months ago, but it wasn't her biological daughter. Moriah was the first child placed in the Stockdale home after Audrey and her husband Nic decided to open their home to foster children. On Sept.
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Alabama needs law to protect our pets

Alabama needs law to protect our pets

Alexander City Outlook — My in-laws were sitting in their living room a recent Sunday afternoon enjoying the nice autumn weather, forgoing air conditioning and instead opening their large living room window. Their 15-year-old dog Gidget, a chihuahua mutt mix, was spending her days as she normally would as a crotchety old dog: yapping at dogs and passerby outside.
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Special Olympic athletes compete in Troy - The Troy Messenger

Special Olympic athletes compete in Troy - The Troy Messenger

Troy Messenger — Athletes took to the track, field, pool and more to compete in the 2017 Special Olympics Alabama State Games Saturday in Troy. The games got underway Saturday at 9 a.m. and lasted throughout the afternoon. The athletes competed in all kinds of events in the categories of track and field, aquatics, equestrian, bocce, gymnastics, golf [...]
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Troy University to research hemp uses - The Troy Messenger

Troy University to research hemp uses - The Troy Messenger

Troy Messenger — With the federal legalization of hemp use, production and sale, Troy University is seeking to be on the cutting edge of research into applications of the plant. Dr. Zhiyong Wang, associate professor of chemistry and physics, will head up the hemp research program when it begins.
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Sebrina Martin lost custody of six children for use of excessive corporal punishment

Sebrina Martin lost custody of six children for use of excessive corporal punishment

Alabama Political Reporter — The children of Democratic judge nominee Sebrina Martin recount the home environment that caused her to lose custody of six kids in 2013.
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