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Honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
Congressman Jerry Carl As I spent time this Memorial Day Weekend relaxing on the farm with Tina, our kids, and our grandkids, I couldn’t help but think of how grateful I am to live in this country. Although we Americans have our disagreements and have been through some tough times together, we would not be here today without the sacrifice of so many men and women who have died in…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
Ribbon cutting
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Turning Point (Business Solutions and Individual Mentorship) Friday, May 28. Family and Chamber board members joined the owner for the occasion. Shown are, from left, Noah Graham, Shelby Henry holding Gwen Gilbert, Patricia Goggins holding Joey Goggins, Ella Henry (front with scissors), owner Sheree Henry, Patrick Henry, Annah Hammond, Anna Norton, Erin Hankins and Tom Tschida.
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Another Fountain inmate positive for COVID-19
Special to Atmore News Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) officials announced last week that three more state inmates, including one housed at Fountain Correctional Facility near Atmore, have tested positive for COVID-19.The other two new cases were reported at Draper Quarantine Intake Facility in Elmore, Alabama) – two (2) inmates.Newly identified positive case(s) include inmates who are symptomatic and inmates who are asymptomatic. All existing quarantine protocols held in-place or…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
No parole for lifer, convicted burglar
McFarley Peters By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Two longtime state inmates, each of whom was convicted in Escambia County of crimes committed while they were already behind bars, were denied parole during hearings held recently by the Alabama Bureau of Pardons & Paroles.James Christopher McFarley, who turned or will turn 52 this year, has spent more than 30 of the past 32 years in jail or prison. He was sentenced…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Parole denied for man convicted of cousin’s murder
Russell By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore man, convicted of murder in 2004 in the shooting death of his cousin a year earlier, will remain in prison at least five more years after he was denied parole during May 27 hearings by the Alabama Bureau of Pardons & Paroles.Lionel Russell, who is or will soon be 37 years old, has been behind bars for more than 18 years, including…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago