Month: April 2025

Don Fletcher

Brewton meth manufacturer denied parole
Thompson By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles, during its recent hearings, denied early release for a Brewton man who has served just over three years of a 20-year sentence handed down after his second statutory rape conviction within a six-year period.Mark Brandon Thompson is serving time for having sexual relations with a person who was between the ages of 12 and 16 years at…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 months ago
PCI, PCI Federal make two major purchases
Special to Atmore News The Poarch Creek Indians and Poarch Creek Indians’ PCI Federal recently announced two significant investments – purchases of the Birmingham Racecourse and SuprTEK. Birmingham Racecourse The Poarch Creek Indians and the McGregor Family announced that Wind Creek Hospitality, the Tribe’s gaming and hotel business, has purchased the Birmingham Racecourse. This significant financial investment on the part of the Tribe signals its long-term commitment to developing a…
by Atmore News access_time8 months ago
Church family grateful for support
News Staff Report Last Saturday, April 5, the Canoe Church congregation held a benefit yard sale for Eric Strehl and his family as he battles cancer. There was also an online raffle on the church’s Facebook page with a chance to win three different prizes.A church member said later, “We are so grateful that we live among people who want to help others in times of need. We serve a…
by Atmore News access_time8 months ago
A special Easter at Trinity Episcopal Church
Special to Atmore News Everyone is invited to join the Trinity Episcopal Church congregation Easter Sunday, April 20, for a special celebration of Holy Eucharist, led by Father Albert Kennington.Also, this year marks the 125th anniversary of William Carney’s Easter offering – the generous gift of lumber, pews, and bell that helped shape the church’s foundation and spirit.The church family looks forward to a meaningful moment in the church’s history,…
by Atmore News access_time8 months ago
Lions consider the old high school building
From left, Joyce Petty, Beth Baranski, Nancy Karrick Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club was called to order by President Lion Joyce Petty on April 2, in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. Lion Joyce led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and gave the prayer. Beth Baranski was introduced as a visitor. Lion Joyce announced that the golf tournament has netted $10,000.75 as…
by Atmore News access_time8 months ago