Year: 2024

Don Fletcher

Parole for Fla. woman, Brewton man; none for E. Brewton
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A Florida woman, convicted here of dealing drugs, and a Brewton man convicted of burglary and drug possession, were each granted parole during recent hearings by the Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles. A convicted East Brewton drug dealer wasn’t so lucky.Lauralei Joanne Butgereit Butgereit Butgereit, who was sentenced in 2021 to 97 months (8 years, 1 month) in prison after her conviction on a…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 weeks ago
Hunter Biden’s pardon comes as no surprise
Congressman Jerry Carl Yesterday afternoon [Sunday, Dec. 1], President Biden issued a “Full and Unconditional Pardon” for any and all offenses his son Hunter committed or may have committed for the past decade. Despite repeatedly saying he would not pardon Hunter for his many serious crimes, President Biden has gone back on his word, made a mockery of our justice system, and set a terrible precedent.Since the earliest days of…
by Submitted Article access_time3 weeks ago
ECHS inducts Beta Club members, Ambassadors
Beta Club inductees Ambassador inductees By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Students are going to new heights at Escambia County High School.At the end of October, an induction ceremony was held for 2024 Beta Club inductees and 2024 Ambassador inductees.ECHS Principal LaTonya Gill welcomed everyone to the induction ceremony. Keynote speaker for the program was Dr. Michele Collier, Escambia County School Superintendent.Beta ClubBeta inductees are as follows:Ninth grade – Carlos Bernal, Jadon…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 weeks ago
Atmore Lions assist with Alabama Lions Sight Eye Clinic
The doctor, standing, conducts an exam on a client Special to Atmore News The Alabama Lions Sight Eye Clinic was held in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital on November 22. The clinic is usually held at the Health Department parking lot in a mobile van, but that vehicle was destroyed in an accident and the clinic had to move to an inside location. Approximately 20 people were seen…
by Atmore News access_time3 weeks ago