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Convicted killer’s execution set for July 28
James By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Alabama Department of Corrections officials announced last week that an execution date has been set for Joe Nathan James Jr., convicted of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s Birmingham home and killing her nearly 28 years ago.James is scheduled for execution on July 28, at William C. Holman Correctional Facility outside Atmore. James, now 49, was convicted of murdering Faith Hall.According to court documents, James had…
No parole for Brewton men
Peterson Bonam By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Two Brewton men — one imprisoned for burglary and the other for violating the Sex Offenders Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) —were denied parole during recent hearings by the Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles.Darryl Peterson, 37, has been behind bars for almost seven years, including 201 days in the county jail. He was sentenced to serve 20 years after his conviction on…
Attempted murder suspect sought by APD
Madison News Staff Report Atmore police are “actively searching” for 31-year-old Rayvon Desha Madison, who is wanted for attempted murder and numerous other chargesAccording to APD reports, officers were sent just after midnight, June 20, to a local residence in response to a reported domestic disturbance during which shots were fired.Police Sgt. Darrell McMann said Madison should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached if seen. Instead,…
Back to his roots
Former EA coach Fountain selected to head W.S. Neal program Fountain By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Former Escambia Academy head football coach and athletic director Hugh Fountain will be returning to his roots. Fountain, head coach and athletic director at EA for the past 11 years, was officially hired Monday (June 13) as head coach and AD at W.S. Neal High (WSN). The announcement was made at the end…