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March is Women's History Month!

Identity Theft Ring

A Montgomery man has pleaded guilty to helping his relatives use stolen identities to file fraudulent tax returns.  Gregory Slaton pleaded guilty to conspiracy.  He faces up to 10 years in federal prison when his sentencing date is set.  Slaton admitted to recruiting his wife, brother and a postal employee to help in the conspiracy involving stolen identities of inmates.  The former postal employee and his brother received more than nine years in prison, while his wife was sentenced to nearly six years in prison.  

Leadership Program

Jefferson Davis High School Principal Bobby Abrams is inviting area football players to participate in the National Football League's Leadership Program.  The day-long conference will take place on Saturday, August 19th and will focus on growing student athletes in the areas of leadership, personal development and community service.  Abrams says the program is currently open to local football players who meet certain minimum requirements.  The program is sponsored by the NFL and the National Guard. 

Church Arson

Jefferson County sheriff's officials say a reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in a church arson.  Sheriff's spokesman Randy Christian says the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the suspect in a July 26th arson at Bellview Baptist Church.  Christian says a witness told investigators a man broke one of the church's front windows and set the building on fire.  Christian says the suspect fled when he saw the witness and the witness extinguished the fire.  The suspect is described as a white male, about 6' tall and possibly in his 50s.  Christian said he has a  large knot on his right cheek.  Tipsters are asked to call CrimeStoppers at (205) 254-7777. 

Lawsuit Threaten

Circuit Judge Marvin Wiggins is threatening to sue Gov. Robert Bentley for removing his as a trustee of Alabama State University.  Wiggins sent an email to the governor saying the removal violates his due process rights and is in violation of the standards of the university's accrediting agency.  A spokeswoman for the governor said he's reviewing the letter.