Community observes third anniversary of Cahoon Park double murder

Community observes third anniversary of Cahoon Park double murder

Anyone in Cahoon Park early Saturday saw what seemed from a distance like a festive atmosphere, with jolly jumpers, food served, a car show, a bicycle race with prizes and more, but those who were present were there in observance…

Coverage of controversy—Samford's high profile murder case

By Andrew White, Kate Seaver, Jordyn Davis In September of 1989, the Samford community was shocked to hear that Samford Debate Coach William Slagle murdered 20-year-old Rex Copeland, a student on the Debate Team. In the early hours of Sept. 21, 1989, Slagle fatally stabbed Copeland 12 times in his Shelby County Apartment.   The Crimson ran a story about the murder on the front page, saying “SU community waiting for answers concerning Copeland mu…