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RP Star Students
RP Star Students for AprilThe Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for April are, from left, first row, Brooklyn Woods, Anastasia Taylor, Khloe Reynolds, Aubrey Lavana, Chase Millken, Jayceon Grace, Addison Hull; second row, Makinsley Martin, Aubree Robinson, Madison Hull, Madison Polk, Jadyn Flowers, Alvin Barragan, Ja’keiria Marshall, Khaleb Dortch; third row, Derrick Brooks, James Wilson, LaTia Wright, Melanie Owens, Christian Napoleon, Ayden Lowe, Emonii Craft. Not pictured: Carlos Lee…
Rotary Club honors excellence … for the 40th time
Four-Year Academic All-Stars, from left, front, Maddie Mae Driskell, Ana Chesley Robinson, Ally Bama Richardson, Lilly Grace Smallwood, Ashley Parra Cerritos; back, Chloe Dawson, Ashton Connor Covan, Colton Ray Criswell, Brian James Yoder, Jayden Kenneth White. Not pictured is Lauren Ashley Stinson. Little John Scholarship recipient Madison Freeman, left, and Rotarian Brian Piechocki William and Mary Grissett Rotary Club Memorial Scholarship recipient Ana Chesley Robinson, left, and Rotarian Brian Piechocki…
Obituaries, week of May 14, 2025
Martha Sue (Hale) Sanford Mrs. Martha Sue (Hale) Sanford, age 85, of Olive Branch, Miss., passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Atmore, Ala. to John P. Hale and Blanche T. Hale.  She grew up in Atmore and attended Howard College (Samford University) in Birmingham, Ala. graduating in 1957 with a teaching degree. Mrs. Sanford is survived by her loving and…
Legal weed?
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…