November 16, 2022 - Page 3 of 4

Don Fletcher

Board refuses parole for Brewton man

Campbell By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A Brewton man who has been behind state prison bars for more than 14 years, will remain a state inmate for at least five more years after the Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles recently refused his bid for parole.Board members turned down the application of Darrell Campbell, who was convicted in 2012 in Escambia County Circuit Court of second-degree assault and first-degree criminal…

Music on Main is Thursday

News Staff Report Music on Main, Atmore’s annual after-hours shopping extravaganza that includes free outdoor and indoor music, will take place this Thursday evening, November 17, in the city’s downtown area.The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. and continues through 7 p.m. Several stores and shops are staying open throughout the event, allowing residents and visitors to get a start on or finish up their last-minute holiday shopping while enjoying several…

Thank you

Congressman Jerry Carl Last week, I was humbled to be re-elected to continue serving you for another two years in Congress. Although several races around the country did not turn out as many of us might have hoped, I’m thankful to have received such overwhelming support from voters across Alabama’s First Congressional District, and I look forward to continuing the fight for our values and ensuring your voice is heard…

Free Thanksgiving dinner planned

The 30th Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner will be available Saturday, November 19, noon until 2:30, at Emmanuel’s Faith Center, 710 E. Ridgeley Street, Atmore. This is free to the public.Drive through and pick up your dinner. All dinners will be carry out. Please pre-order for faster service. Call in your order now to Bishop Wayne and Rhonda Johnson 251-261-9357; or Sandra Gray 251-294-0138; or Gloria Jones 251-253-1818.WHO can receive a meal?…

EA hosts Veterans Day Program

Michael Parker By PATRICK BYRDNews Staff Writer Preceding Veterans Day, Escambia Academy held their program honoring those who have served in the armed forces and their families. The program, led by EA faculty member Brittany Parker, was open to any veterans in the student body’s families.Crowds stood for the presentation of colors by Elizabeth Madden as Alexis Strength led the student body in the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed…