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Don Fletcher

Felony arrests

Traffic stop leads to charges after 2.5 ounces of meth found By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The following felony arrests were reported by Atmore Police Department officers ruing the period November 16-26:Scott Foley Foley A Cantonment, Fla. man was arrested November 20 after a traffic stop led to the discovery of more than six dozen grams of methamphetamine in his vehicle.According to police reports, the traffic stop occurred around 7:45…

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…

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…

Honors at ECHS

Stephanie Buitron was recently recognized as the Escambia County High School Teacher of the Year. She teaches business education and has been at ECHS since 2009.

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…

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