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Young victim testifies in sex abuse of child case
By MITCH SNEED Editor
An 11-year-old girl took the witness stand Wednesday and tried to remember details of three instances where her mother’s boyfriend at the time allegedly sexually abused her in 2014 when she was just 7 years old. Testimony from the alleged victim, her mother,
brother and the lead police investigator in the case highlighted the first day in the trial of 32-year-old Kenrell Withers. Withers is charged with sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12 and two counts of sodomy. Testimony before the jury and Judge Steven Perryman is expected to resume today at 9 a.m. The girl, who was wearing a white and multi-color striped dress with white tights and braids in her hair, struggled to remember details that she told forensic
interviewers four years ago, but said she could only recall “little pieces” she remembered from that tumultuous time in her life. In opening statements, Assistant District Attorney Kevin Hall laid out the case and allegations that Withers had sexual contact with the girl three times in early 2014. He said evidence would show one incident happened with Withers touching the girl while in a car, See TRIAL • Page 9
City school board talks search for new superintendent
Bench warrant issued for man charged with child sex crime
By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Since Alexander City Schools Superintendent Dr. Darrell Cooper officially announced his resignation during the March meeting of the Alexander City Board of Education, the board spent part of Tuesday night’s meeting discussing how to move forward in a search for a new superintendent. “We used this service (a software service offered through the State Association of School Boards) five years ago in order to find Dr. Cooper,” board president David Sturdivant said. “We want to go ahead and get in their queue so we can work on this.” “I believe it was very thorough last time,” Kelly Waldrop added. “I recommend we follow the same procedure we did last time.” Cooper threw in his thoughts as well, suggesting the board conduct interviews no later than mid-September and reach See SUPERINTENDENT • Page 9
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Tubby Hand pets Lillian, the mare who led animal control and others on a citywide chase last Wednesday. The horse is slowly calming down and getting used to be handled, but officials are still hopeful of finding the owner.
Roaming horse gets care, origin remains a mystery asking for the public’s help. Alexander City Police Department Capt. James Orr said that the horse remains unclaimed The search for the owner of a strong-willed, and is being looked after by local resident chestnut and black mare that eluded capture for Tubby Hand who helped Alexander City Animal more than four hours Wednesday, April 11 is still Control officers get her to safety. See HORSE • Page 3 active and law enforcement officials are now By MITCH SNEED Editor
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This weekend’s cleanup is the result of conversations and meetings that have developed through the Clean Community Partnership. Helping in Saturday’s effort is the Alexander City Police Department. “We are partnering with them,” ACPD Code Enforcement Officer See CLEANUP • Page 5
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CACC’s Learning Resource Center is showcasing “The Vickerian Collection,” which includes an exhibit that focuses on the historical record of the Holocaust, its impact on modern society, experiences of survivors and more.
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A bench warrant has been issued for a man who served as a custodian at a local elementary school that has been indicted on allegations of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12, after he did not appear for a scheduled court appearance. Court records indicate that Arthur Bama Daniel, 62, of Alexander City was indicted on Aug. 12, 2016 and arrested on Aug. 18 after results of an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of the child were reported to police in 2016. Daniel was free on a $20,000 bond, but was due to appear in court on April 9. When he didn’t show up for court, Judge Steven Perryman issued a bench warrant for his arrest. A trial in the case had been continued twice previously, records show. Court documents offer few details in the case, but allege that Daniel had sexual contact
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This month began the nation’s annual commemoration of the Holocaust, and Central Alabama Community College will host its first Holocaust Month of Remembrance Exhibition. CACC’s Learning Resource Center is showcasing “The Vickerian Collection,” which includes an exhibit that focuses on the historical record of the Holocaust, the experiences of Holocaust survivors, the fallacy of historical revisionists, and the Holocaust’s impact on modern society, as well as its implications on our future. Robert Vickery II, current English instructor See HOLOCAUST • Page 5
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