Articles from the June 25, 2020 edition


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  • Three contraband arrests at Fountain in Atmore

    Staff Report|Jun 25, 2020

    Three arrests were made at Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore as part of the Alabama Department of Corrections’ (ADOC) Law Enforcement Services Division (LESD) enforcement of the Department’s zero-tolerance contraband policy, making numerous arrests of individuals attempting to introduce illegal contraband into correctional facilities. Since March 18, 2020, when the ADOC suspended visitation and all non-emergent outside entry into ADOC’s facilities in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the LESD has continued its impor...

  • Jay Run set for July 4

    Staff Report|Jun 25, 2020

    In its 21st year the annual Celebrate Freedom 5K Road Race will once again commence in the small town of Jay, Florida on Saturday, July 4, 2020. The 5K Run/Walk will begin and end in the Jay City Park. Race time for the 5K is 8:00AM and the One Mile Fun Run will begin at approximately 9:15AM. “It’s an ideal event for active families,” said race organizer Matt Dobson. “We will celebrate freedom and we will do it in a healthy and fun way. Everyone is welcomed at this family-friendly event.” This year the Santa Rosa County Health Department will p...

  • Charge for Century man

    Gretchen McPherson, Ledger Staff|Jun 25, 2020

    A Century man who yelled threats from inside his yard at neighbors June 16 and subsequently struck one with a machete now faces a felony assault charge. William Randall Coker, 51, 403 Front Street, was arrested last week when officers responded to an aggravated assault complaint and found a 66-year-old neighbor bleeding, according to an Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff's Office report. Witnesses said Coker had been in his front yard yelling to the entire neighborhood, warning them not to “mess w...