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Inmate labor program successful
An Escambia County inmate crew has picked up more than 1.2 million pounds of trash on county roads in the two years the program has ...
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Theft suspects identified
With the help of the public, Flomaton police have identified two suspects in a gas station theft. One suspect turned himself in, but the second ...
by Kerry Whipple Bean, Tuesday, December 3, 2013 1:56 pm
Brewton
2 home invasion suspects arrested in Ohio
Two former door-to-door meat salesmen wanted in connection with a string of crimes — including an attempted home invasion near Brewton — were arrested Monday ...
by Kerry Whipple Bean, Tuesday, November 26, 2013 11:51 am
Atmore
Flomaton police seeking public’s help to find suspects
Flomaton police are seeking the public’s help to find two suspects in a theft incident at a local gas station. Police Chief Bryan Davis said ...
by Kerry Whipple Bean, Tuesday, November 19, 2013 4:55 pm
Atmore
Bain will not return to JDCC
Dr. Daniel Bain will not be returning to Jefferson Davis Community College, according to officials with the Alabama Community College System. Bain, who was placed ...
by Kerry Whipple Bean, Friday, November 15, 2013 4:33 pm
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Byrne wins runoff
In a race watched nationally for its implications within the Republican Party, Bradley Byrne won the GOP primary runoff for the U.S. Congressional District 1 ...
by Kerry Whipple Bean, Tuesday, November 5, 2013 10:15 pm
Atmore
Floyd may be sentenced Wednesday
As family and friends of Tina Jones tearfully testified about the effects of her murder on her loved ones, Cedric Floyd — the man jurors ...
by Kerry Whipple Bean, Tuesday, October 8, 2013 6:24 pm
Atmore
Floyd guilty of murder
A jury took little time Monday to find Cedric Floyd guilty of capital murder in the shooting death of his girlfriend, Tina Jones. The case ...
by Kerry Whipple Bean, Monday, October 7, 2013 3:20 pm
Atmore
Jurors hear closing arguments in Floyd case
Jurors in the Cedric Floyd capital murder case heard closing arguments Monday morning and prepared to begin deliberations. Prosecutors said Floyd climbed into girlfriend Tina ...
by Kerry Whipple Bean, Monday, October 7, 2013 12:24 pm
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Gov. Bentley declares state of emergency as Karen approaches
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley on Friday declared a statewide state of emergency in anticipation of heavy rains and high winds likely to result from Tropical Storm Karen. ...