25th Judicial Circuit

DOUBLE SPRINGS - An Arley resident has pleaded guilty to murder and arson charges in the death of former Helicon firefighter David Brian Hayes, who was found shot in his home, which had been set on fire, authorities said.

MARION COUNTY - A Haleyville woman is being charged with arson following an investigation into a fire at her residence.

MARION COUNTY - Donald Gene Nix, of Haleyville, has pleaded guilty in a case involving a dog being shot in 2019.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Have you ever had to go to court for some reason? Do you remember the feeling of not knowing how the process works or even where to go?