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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…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
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…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
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,…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
The real cost of inflation
Congressman Jerry Carl Recent estimates show that runaway inflation and increasing costs for essentially everything cost the typical American family an extra $5,200 a year to maintain their current way of living. The Consumer Price Index, which monitors the prices of basic goods and services, reported that Americans are paying 12 percent more this year for groceries when compared to last year. This is the largest increase in prices since…
by Submitted Article access_time4 years ago
Swimming, diving lessons at Byrne Park
Registration for the second session of swimming and diving lessons will be Monday, June 20, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Tom Byrne Park Pool.Lessons will be June 27 through July 15 with classes at 9, 10 and 11. These classes will meet Monday through Friday for one hour each.Afternoon lessons will be during the same time frame with classes at 5, 5:30, 6 and 6:30 on Tuesday…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago