August 16, 2023 - Page 2 of 2

No parole for convicted pedophiles

Soth Smith By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An East Brewton man and a Flomaton man, both of whom were convicted here on child sex charges, were denied parole during recent hearings by the Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles.James Charles Soth of East Brewton (formerly of Atmore) was convicted in 2020 and sentenced to serve 120 months (10 years) on one count of enticing a child for immoral purposes. He…

Habitat home

Dozens of volunteers came out last week to help build a Habitat for Humanity home for the Stacey family on the corner of Church Street and Seventh Avenue. Shown, about 60 volunteers were on hand last Friday morning despite unusually high temperatures and humidity.

Obituaries week of August 23, 2023

Roy Dowling “Buddy” Godwin Mr. Roy Dowling “Buddy” Godwin, age 88, of Oak Grove, Fla., passed away Friday, August 11, 2023. He was born in Oak Grove to Edgar Clayton and Bertie Leona Godwin. He was a 1952 graduate of Ernest Ward High School and served in the United States Air Force. He was a retired electrician with Champion and a lifetime member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He was the…

Back to school

ECHS open house Escambia County High School open house was held Friday, August 4. Students were invited to come by, get their schedules, meet their teachers, and talk with the school’s new counselor, Pamela Robinson. Shown are some of the teachers and administrators who were available to meet with students, from left, seated, Stephanie Buitron, Travis Kelley, Travis Stanton; standing, Assistant Principal Greg Brock, Melissa Askew, Darrell Spencer. First day…

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