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5 arrested in Phenix City man’s murder

Eric Dansby (Phenix City Police Department)

PHENIX CITY, AL (WTVM)- Phenix City police have arrested five people in connection to the murder of a Phenix City man on March 25.

Eric Dansby, 24; Shawnna Renee Davidson, 30; Marshekia Le'an Knight, 23; Jonnel Marquet Davis, 23; and a male juvenile have all been charged with capital murder. All are from Montgomery, Alabama.

 

Pets of the Day: March 28

(WTVM)- Seven of the eight animals we showcased last week from Columbus Animal Care and Control were rescued, but one is still available.  All of the pets at Animal Control wake each day to wonder if they'll be rescued, or if their time is coming to an end too soon. Here's a look at today's pets that deserve the stability and love of a forever home.

Tag 368, also known as "Harley," is a neutered Domestic Short Haired male with a big personality. He's playful and spirited, but also loves a good scratch behind the ears.  

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Teenagers lead police on High speed chase

(WTVM)- News Leader 9 has confirmed teenagers are accused of leading police on a high speed chase heading for the state line Wednesday afternoon.

Officials report a woman in the HeatherBrooke subdivision in Smith Station noticed suspicious people at her neighbor's home. The woman declined to comment about the incident when approached. 

Authorities say when they arrived on the scene three men jumped into a black four-door Honda Elantra and sped off.

Phenix City residents react to paying extra sales tax

Every time a cash register opens for a purchase in Phenix City, the pennies add up. Even though the sales tax went from 8.00% to 8.75% more than a year ago--residents like Wayne Williamson are just now noticing the change.

"I went to McDonald's to get the dollar tea and when I drove up to the window, she said $2.00 and I said why is it $2.17 rather than $2.16 and she didn't know why," Williamson said.

Williamson said he didn't know why either until News Leader 9's Roslyn Giles asked for his opinion Tuesday about the tax hike.

Pets of the Day: March 26

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM)- Seven of the eight animals we showcased from Columbus Animal Care and Control were rescued, while one remains available. All of these animals deserve loving, forever families. Here is a look at the pets whose time is very limited.

Tag 201 is a female Domestic Short Haired tabby that is already spayed. She is very personable and laid-back, making her an excellent family pet.

Authorities identify nude man that died in Phenix City police custody

PHENIX CITY, AL (WTVM)- Police have identified the nude man that died in custody Sunday night while trying to elude Lee County authorities.

Khari Neville Illedge, 25, was from the Columbus area and was identified through fingerprints.

Around 7:40 p.m., dispatch received a call from a residence on Lee Road 308 near the Lee-Russell county line in North Phenix City.

The caller reported that Illedge, covered in nothing but scratches, had entered their home and was acting in an aggressive manner.

Russell Co. Middle School Harlem Shakes for good cause

RUSSELL COUNTY, AL (WTVM)- We've seen all kinds of Harlem
Shake videos--from one on an airplane to the one we filmed right here in our
studio
--but this one is different.

Russell County Middle
School students created this Harlem Shake video with the help of teachers and
it was for a special cause.

The video was a fundraiser
for the school's Relay for Life program.