Over the past 16 weeks I've had a chance to work closely with the WVAS 90.7 FM staff. One of my assignmnets was to rewrite AP NEWS for radio. In this section, you'll find samples of my newwriting assignemnts.
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Montgomery Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect connected to a
January homicide. Officials report on Tuesday, January 10% at about 3:45 p.m, police responded
to the 3500 block of Manley Drive; there they found the body of 51-year-old Maurice
Young's body was taken to the Alabama Department of Forensic Science for a The
circumstances surrounding the homicide are under investigation. Central Alabama Crimestoppers
is offering a $1,000.00 cash reward for any information that leads to the identification of the
suspect. If you have any information you are asked to please immediately call the Police or
Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP (7867)
Azi’s Version
Montgomery Police need your help identifying a suspect connected to a January homicide on
Manley Drive. 51-year-old Maurice Young was found deceased and the circumstances are under
investigation. $1000 reward offered by Central Alabama Crimestoppers. Please call 334-215-
STOP with any information.
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The student accused of bringing a gun to Redland Middle School inside a backpack has been
expelled.That decision was made this morning by the Elmore County Board of Education in an
emergency meeting. The board approved the recommendation of Superintendent Richard Dennis
for expulsion. The expulsion is for the remainder of this school year and for the 2023-2024
school year. Dennis says administrators at Redland found the gun inside the backpack Thursday
morning. The incident is also being investigated by law enforcement.
Azi’s Version
A student has been expelled from Redland Middle School for bringing a gun inside a backpack.
The Elmore County Board of Education made the decision in an emergency meeting this
morning, approving the recommendation of Superintendent Richard Dennis. The expulsion is
effective for the remainder of this school year and for the 2023-2024 school year. School
administrators found the gun on Thursday morning and law enforcement is currently
investigating the incident.
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The Montgomery Police are investigating a double shooting that claimed the life of one and
injured another on Sunday morning. According to MPD, at about 10:48 a.m., MPD and Fire
Medics responded to the 4300 block of Longleaf Drive in reference to a subject
Upon arrival, authorities located an adult male who sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced
dead on the scene. Police located an additional adult male victim who sustained non-life-
threatening injuries from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for
treatment. No further information is available for release in connection to this ongoing
investigation.
Azi’s Version
Montgomery Police are investigating a double shooting that occurred on Sunday morning at the
4300 block of Longleaf Drive. One adult male died on the scene from fatal injuries while another
adult male sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is being treated at a local hospital. No
further information is available at this time as the investigation is ongoing.
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The Southern Poverty Law Center and a city council member are advocating for a policy change:
citations for misdemeanor marijuana possession in lieu of arrest. Currently, people can face jail
time if they are caught in possession of a small amount of marijuana in Montgomery. District
Three Councilwoman Marche Johnson wants to introduce a resolution to amend the current
ordinance. The city of Tuscaloosa passed a similar ordinance in 2022. Johnson said it would help
ease tension between the community and law enforcement on initial interaction. Both Johnson
and SPLC believe that a misdemeanor possession charge should be viewed on the same level as
someone speeding or running ared light. Jerome Dees, SPLC Alabama Policy Director added
there are several benefits for all parties involved, including it would cost law enforcement less
time, which would save the city more money while generating more revenue. The policy director
mentioned it would also keep an individual from losing their job and having to spend money for
bail. The councilwoman said Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and Police Chief Darryl Albert
are in support of the idea. Johnson plans to propose the resolution during the city council
meeting on April 18 and is open to questions and suggestions from citizens.
Azi’s Version
Advocates are calling for a policy change in Montgomery regarding misdemeanor marijuana
possession. The Southern Poverty Law Center and District Three Councilwoman Marche
Johnson are pushing for citations instead of arrests for small amounts of marijuana possession,
similar to the ordinance passed in Tuscaloosa in 2022. The change would save law enforcement
time and the city money while generating revenue. Both Johnson and SPLC argue that
misdemeanor possession charges should be viewed similarly to traffic violations. Mayor Steven
Reed and Police Chief Darryl Albert reportedly support the idea. Johnson plans to propose the
resolution during the city council meeting on April 18 and welcomes citizen input.
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Prattville police have announced an arrest in a suspected drug trafficking operation.Police said
the city and county joint operation involved pulling the suspect over on a traffic stop Thur's
copy. The suspect was identified as James Nobles Corley, 23, who police say also goes by the
street name "Juicy." Search warrants were executed on two residences police say Corley was
known to store narcotics. Those residences were in the 200 block of Wetumpka Street and the
100 block of Galahad Drive. A news release said they found a large amount of illegal controlled
medications, including 477 Adderall pills, 513 Xanax pills, 155 'Klonopin pills, and 35
hydrocodone pills. Police believe these pills were pressed and not from a pharmacy.
Investigators also reportedly found 700 doses of LSD, some methamphetamine, fentanyl,
oxycodone, marijuana, THC extract, THC vape cartridges, suspected codeine syrup and a large
quantity of drug paraphernalia, including a pill press and THC extraction lab. More than $5,500
in cash was seized, along with multiple firearms. Police say one of the weapons was stolen in a
neighboring jurisdiction. Investigators estimate the street value of the seized drugs at more than
$30,000. A city spokeswoman said this was a joint operation between the Prattville Police
Department's and Autauga County Sheriff's Office's drug enforcement units.
Azi’s Version
A drug trafficking operation in Prattville has been disrupted with the arrest of James Nobles
Corley, 23, also known as "Juicy." Corley was pulled over on a traffic stop and search warrants
were executed on two residences where he was known to store narcotics. Police found a large
amount of illegal controlled medications, including Adderall, Xanax, Klonopin, and
hydrocodone pills, as well as LSD, methamphetamine, fentanyl, oxycodone, marijuana, THC
extract, THC vape cartridges, and drug paraphernalia. Multiple firearms and over $5,500 in cash
were seized, including one stolen weapon from a neighboring jurisdiction. The estimated street
value of the seized drugs is more than $30,000. This was a joint operation between the Prattville
Police Department and Autauga County Sheriff's Office drug enforcement units.
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Police say the shooting happened in the 200 block of Eastdale Road South at around 1:35 this
morning. Officers say they made contact with the victim at a hospital. Police have released no
other details about the shooting. If you can help with the investigation, call Central Alabama
CrimeStoppers at (334) 215-STOP.
Azi’s Version
A shooting occurred at 1:35 am in the 200 block of Eastdale Road South. The victim was found
at a hospital, but no other information about the shooting has been released. Anyone with
information is urged to contact Central Alabama CrimeStoppers at (334) 215-STOP.
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