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Inmates, officer charged with murder in prison By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor An Alabama Department of Corrections officer and two inmates have been charged in the murder of a state prisoner. Rubyn James Murray was an inmate at the Elmore Correctional Facility who
died Wednesday following an incident at the state prison, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections. On SANDERS Thursday, ADOC Correctional Sgt. Demarcus Sanders and inmates Fred-
rick Gooden and Stefranio Hampton were charged with murder related to Murray’s death. “Murray was involved in an incident outside his dorm with correctional officers resulting in a physical altercation with one of the officers,” ADOC said in a statement. “Both the officer
and Murray sustained minor injuries.” Murray was placed in a holding cell near the rear of the facility and was to be transferred to the Staton Health Care Unit, which is at a nearby facility, for treatment. But before the transfer could happen, two other inmates gained access
to Murray’s temporary cell. “In violation of ADOC policy, two other inmates gained access to the holding area,” ADOC said. “Murray was found unresponsive and was transported to SHCU and then to an area hospital for emergency treatment. Medical staff was unable to See MURDER, Page A6
Tallassee PD cracking down on speeders By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor Traffic is a little slower on Gilmer Avenue in Tallassee after a summer of traffic
detail. For more than two months patrol vehicles with the Tallassee Police Department have See SPEEDERS, Page A6
Council extends retail recruitment contract By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor SUBMITTED | THE TRIBUNE
MADDY STRONG
Madison Veal was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor called Embryonal Tumor CNS Neuroblastoma in July 2022.
9-year-old girl fights through rare brain tumor
it. I’m still processing to this day. She has cancer.” Kayla’s daughter, Madison, n July 15, 2022, Kayla is the middle child with two Veal found out her sisters. Madison was born with daughter has a brain three holes in her heart with tumor. two of the holes closed. Due “I cried so hard my dad to her heart, she sees a cardiolcouldn’t hear me on the ogist every two years. phone,” she said. “I tried to Madison also has epilepsy calm myself down and process and developmental delay with By ABIGAIL MURPHY Multimedia Reporter
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autistic behavior. Despite her pre-existing health problems, Madison continues to fight through brain cancer. “She knows no strangers,” Kayla said, describing Madison’s personality. “She waves at everybody, talks to everybody and just says ‘Hi.’” Madison turned 9 last See STRONG, Page B5
A contract with a retail recruitment consultant was extended for one year by the Tallassee City Council
Tuesday night. Tallassee has paid Recruitment Strategies $30,000 per year for the last four years for efforts to bring new See COUNCIL, Page A6
A fresh start Teachers impressed with new school By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor The finishing touches are going in at Tallassee High School before the new building welcomes students next week. Teachers have spent the last few days making the bare walls of
new classrooms come to life. Caleb Stewart last walked the halls of Tallassee High School in the old building as a student. He returns to a new school building, this time as a first-year teacher. He likes the See SCHOOL, Page A5
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