Month: July 2024

Don Fletcher

No parole for Brewton men
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Two Brewton men — one a convicted sex offender, the other a convicted robber — were each denied parole during recent hearings by the Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles.Samuel Weaver Jr. Weaver Samuel Weaver Jr., 58, who served a 15-year sentence after being convicted of first-degree sodomy in Covington County before being paroled in 2001, was sent back to prison for 20 more years…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 months ago
6 children, 2 adults critical after pickup rollover
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Eight Walnut Hill residents, including six children ranging in age from 3 to 14 years, were critically injured Sunday, July 7, when the driver of a pickup on the back of which the youngsters were riding, lost control of the vehicle, causing it to run off the road, roll over and sling the children from the truck bed.According to Florida Highway Patrol reports, the wreck…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 months ago
Only American votes should count
Congressman Jerry Carl One of the most fundamental rights and privileges of the United States is the right to vote. Our elections depend on fairness and lawful voting to reflect the will of the people. Recently, our election system has been seriously flawed, affecting how Americans are represented. The rise of immigration and lack of border security from the Biden Administration has resulted in record numbers of noncitizens and foreign…
by Submitted Article access_time3 months ago
Monroe County rodeo coming up
Tickets on sale now Special to Atmore News After a highly successful event in 2023, the Monroeville / Monroe County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Kiwanis Club of Monroeville, is gearing up for the 4th annual Monroe County Rodeo.Scheduled to take place on August 9 and 10, the rodeo will be held in Frisco City on Snider Avenue. This National Cowboy Pro Rodeo Association (NCPRA) sanctioned event will…
by Atmore News access_time3 months ago
Local archers earn 11 medals in 41st Alabama State Games
News Staff Report Athletes from cities, towns and counties across the southeast, including 11 Escambia County, Ala. residents who hit a collective bull’s eye in the archery competition, are “brimming with medal moments and golden memories” after the 41st Alabama State Games, which concluded last week. More than 3,000 athletes of all ages and abilities competed in 23 different sports, disciplines or competitions during this year’s Games. “Seeing these athletes…
by Atmore News access_time3 months ago