Month: December 2021

Don Fletcher

Parole denied for East Brewton man
Dickerson Hicks By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An East Brewton man, initially charged with reckless murder but allowed to plea to manslaughter, was one of two state inmates with local ties who were denied parole during recent hearings by the Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles.Earl Devoe Dickerson, 41, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a July 2013 vehicle crash that claimed the life of 13-year-old Nicholas Robinson.…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Emergence of Omicron variant serves as reminder to get COVID-19 vaccination
As news of a new COVID-19 variant has been announced, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) urges all eligible people to become fully vaccinated, get booster shots, and follow preventive measures including wearing masks, social distancing, and washing hands frequently.Dr. Wes Stubblefield, ADPH medical officer, Northern and Northeastern districts, reminds the public about the widespread availability of COVID-19 vaccines and said, “The best way to protect yourself, your children,…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
December madness in Congress
Congressman Jerry Carl While December is traditionally a busy month in Congress, this December is likely to be one of the busiest in recent years. For months, critical deadlines have been approaching, but the Democrat-controlled Congress has wasted time focusing on social issues and their ridiculous “Build Back Better” agenda, instead of doing its basic duties. As a result, Congress now has very little time to tackle some huge issues:…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
RPES honor roll
Following are students named to Rachel Patterson Elementary’s 1st Nine Week Honor Roll list. They are listed by grade and teacher. Kindergarten Mrs. Dean All A Honor Roll – Grace Cross, Malachi Curry, Keegan Kennedy, Zariyah Oakley, Bryleigh Williams, Kymani Williams and Z’Kara Barron A/B Honor Roll – Elijah Brooks, Rain Ephraim, Javeon Holmes, Preston James, De’Monte Williams and Mia Lemoine Ms. Ealum All A Honor Roll – Lake’lyn Bogan,…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Many factors at play in current inflation situation
By JUSTIN MILLER Special to Atmore News Inflation is a word that is being thrown around a lot in today’s media market. What is inflation? What is causing it? How does it affect me? These are all questions that consumers could be asking themselves right now. An Alabama Cooperative Extension System economist sheds some light on these questions and more. What is inflation? In basic terms, inflation is when there…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago