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Brewton woman found not guilty of pot, paraphernalia possession Attorney Cierra White makes a point to the jury during the Law Day trial. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer As the Alabama Legislature works to regulate Delta 8 THC and other hemp derivatives that are currently sold at convenience stores and other outlets across the state, a jury of high school seniors acquitted last week a Brewton woman who was charged…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Boone Newsmedia, Inc. (BNI) has sold four Alabama newspapers –including the Atmore Advance and the Brewton Standard – to Jeff and Michelle Schumacher, former North Dakota residents who have reportedly moved to Andalusia to oversee operations of the newly acquired news group.The transaction, which also includes the Andalusia Star-News and the Demopolis Times, was announced by John Cribb of Cribb & Associates, who represented BNI…

Vendors enjoyed steady business all day, especially those who sold food and drinks. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An early morning thunderstorm kept many vendors and visitors away from the May 2 Mayfest celebration, but that didn’t stop those who did show up from having a good time on what turned out to be a typical hot and humid Alabama day.More than 40 vendors who had paid in advance to…