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Phenix City Scores Legal Victory as Judge Orders Russell County to Pay Gasoline Tax Proceeds

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PHENIX CITY, Ala. – A recent ruling by Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge, Honorable Brooke E. Reid, has concluded a long-standing dispute between the City of Phenix City and Russell County over the distribution of gasoline tax proceeds. The lawsuit was initiated in 2018 when Russell County ceased paying the gasoline tax proceeds to Phenix City, claiming that a subsequent law had repealed a local act of the legislature passed in 1968. However, Phenix City contested this, arguing that the Local Act was never officially repealed and that Russell County had no right to withhold … Read more

Christian County Government Analyzes Survey Results to Shape Future Priorities

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Hopkinsville, Kentucky – Christian County Government recently concluded a survey aimed at understanding the concerns and priorities of its residents. With nearly 600 participants, the local government is pleased with the level of public engagement. The data collected will now be analyzed to shape a strategic plan for the county’s future. Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam highlighted the need for more housing in the area as a topic that will likely be discussed during the strategic planning process. Emphasizing the importance of growth, Gilliam believes that increased housing availability will encourage further development and progress. Another long-standing … Read more

San Diego County Jury Awards Multi-Million Dollar Verdict in Monsanto Cancer Lawsuit

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CARLSBAD, Calif. – A San Diego County jury has reached a multi-million dollar verdict in a lawsuit between a local man and the chemical giant Monsanto Company, which is now owned by Bayer. The lawsuit, filed in November 2021, alleged that the man’s rare cancer diagnosis was linked to his years of using the popular weed killer Roundup. The plaintiff, Mike Dennis, who is 57 years old, was diagnosed with mycosis fungoides, a rare form of T-cell lymphoma, in 2020. His attorneys argued that the active ingredient in Roundup, glyphosate, causes DNA damage and leads … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Jefferson County Man Convicted of Sexually Abusing Stepchild Faces Over a Millennium Behind Bars

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CHARLES TOWN, West Virginia – A jury has convicted 64-year-old John Robert Bane, a resident of Jefferson County, for sexually abusing his 12-year-old stepchild in September 2022. The trial took place in Jefferson County’s historic courthouse under the oversight of Judge David M. Hammer, with Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Gregory Jones leading the prosecution. Bane was charged with 26 felony counts, including first-degree sexual assault, sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, or custodian, and sexual abuse charges. After an hour of deliberation, the jury returned with a guilty verdict on all 26 charges. Bane now faces … Read more