Andalusia star news crime obituaries today Dec 14, 2013 · Covington County learned Friday that a grand jury indicted four people this week in the nearly 20-year-old murder of Heath convenience store owner, James “Nibby” Barton. Aubrey “Junior” Boutwell, 74, of Andalusia passed away Monday, Jan. , from Foreman Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mount are free on bond. 7, 2022. Charles Wesley Duke was arrested and charged with third degree domestic violence. Othala Baker Blackwood. 5 inches. Jul 15, 2021 · A Covington County Grand Jury has provided to the district attorney’s office instructions to further investigate the disappearance of Kemberly Ramer in 1997. He was sentenced to 20 years for the 2018 murder of Louis Jamil Swinger, 36, of Elba. Cory Andrew Walden, 27, was convicted in 2008 of raping a 15-year-old girl in Crenshaw County; however, he is now accused of raping a female juvenile. Jan 9, 2025 · Keith Maxwell Stephens, 60, passed away at his Andalusia home on Jan 3, 2025. The guilty plea came exactly two weeks after the case was tried before a jury, which resulted in […] Mar 17, 2012 · Jane Pardue Gunn went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 16, 2012. , June 23, 2013, in the Andalusia hospital. , […] Mar 4, 2025 · Two men were taken into custody after a traffic stop in River Falls led to a search of one man who fled the scene. Merrell, who has served on the State Board for the Association for three years, also serves as the prosecutor within Covington County’s Treatment Courts. Kay Ivey has awarded a $33,000 grant to continue a program aimed at preventing juvenile crime in Covington County. James Derrick “Jamie” Straughn, 33, of Andalusia, passed away recently. The shooting led to the deaths of a 10-year-old child and a 31-year-old Evergreen woman. Carolyn Lucas Lambert, age 97 of Andalusia, went to Heaven on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Daniel Rodgers officiated. m. Tuesday regarding a fight and a possible stabbing. Shannon L. 1 day ago · Mr. Army Staff Sgt. McCrory is currently serving a life sentence in the Alabama Department of Corrections for the May 31, 1985 murder of his wife, Julie Bonds McCrory, at her home on Lori Lane in Andalusia. McCrory, 64, of Andalusia for murder. , Feb. Rev. Burnett’s name in print listed as a citizen who did more than her share of work for her beloved adopted town of Andalusia, the Mar 1, 2024 · A preliminary hearing was held this week where evidence was presented against a Mobile man accused in an Opp murder in March 2023. “While the report of the grand jury is a public document, state law […] Oct 16, 2020 · Mr. The program helps guide juveniles, who may have committed minor offenses, away […] Jan 15, 2020 · He has served nearly 18 years of the 20-year term. Rawls, now 45, will continue to serve a 29-year prison sentence after he was found guilty of kidnapping and capital murder in the Feb. […] Jan 14, 2025 · Interment will be in the Andalusia Memorial Cemetery. Sign up […] Nov 13, 2020 · Isaac Church passed on Monday, November 9, 2020, at his home on Auburn Avenue in Andalusia, Alabama. 24, 2:30 p. Stanley had no prior felony convictions on her record. According to evidence presented at trial, Douglas was at the Andalusia home of the female victim in the case on March 7, 2022. Rd. One co-defendant, Brittany Head, was tried and convicted for Coon’s murder in August 2024. Andalusia Star-News. D. May 5, 2018 · The Southern Star reported on Jan. Haines. Tom Locklier and Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. , at Sanford Baptist Church Cemetery. On June 20, he walked out a free man. Spearheaded by the SMS Peer Helpers program, the food drive began on Dec. She moved to Opp when she married Charles “Ed” Blair in 1951. While executing the search warrant, police came in contact with Lane, for whom they had warrants. District Attorney Walt Merrell prosecuted the cases and offered that “this was a terrible crime, and it is tragic that […] Mar 8, 2021 · Last week, I began a discussion about the Department of Correction’s actual population. The evidence at trial showed […] Jun 17, 2017 · The evidence in the 2016 wreck that claimed the life of 15-year-old Lorne Wayne Macer does not show the driver who hit him committed a crime, District Attorney Walt Merrell said in a press release Friday night. Keith is survived by his wife, Shannon Hiers Stephens; son, Clayton Maxwell Stephens of Mary Esther, Florida; and daughter, Lindsey Hiers Stephens, of Birmingham. Covington County District Attorney Walt Merrell released a statement Thursday afternoon regarding his office’s recent efforts in the case. ” According to the National Weather Service, the Babbie community in Covington County recorded the most snowfall across south Alabama with 11 inches. Ross. District Attorney Walt Merrell noted that child sex crimes make up some of the most […] Feb 5, 2025 · Surveillance played key role in arrest of River Falls man Dwayne Corey “Duke” Longmire, 50, of River Falls, recently pled guilty to possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and possession of a controlled substance. Christopher Lee Johns, 51, who was convicted of second degree rape in 2021, […] Jan 20, 2025 · APD makes arrest while executing search warrant Andalusia police arrested 25-year-old Ansar Allah Lane after executing a search warrant Friday at a home at the Andalusia Estates apartment complex. Interment followed in Stone Lake Gardens. 55, near the 45-mile marker, approximately 7 miles north of the Red Level city limits in Covington County. 13. Krudop was a lifelong resident of Andalusia and graduated from Andalusia High School in 1965. He was convicted of the same crime in 2005 and sentenced to 15 years. […] Feb 22, 2011 · A new wave of crime fighting has made its way to Andalusia. 21 1920, that Waters raped a woman by the name of Mrs. Circuit Judge Lex Short presided over the joint trial. and Estelle Coats Pardue. Serving Andalusia and Covington County Today’s obituaries are Lian Kim Tracey Donar, Mary Ann Jones Mar 21, 2019 · A Covington County jury deliberated for 20 minutes before returning an innocent verdict for a DeFuniak Springs man charged with possession of a controlled substance in 2016. Holmes said the APD was dispatched to the 300 block of 8th Avenue at about 9 p. Darryl was born on Oct. Covington County Sheriff Dennis Meeks told The Star-News that Page’s body was found inside the […] Jul 24, 2020 · Cynthia Jean Stanley, 37, of Andalusia, pleaded guilty Friday afternoon to Sodomy II before Circuit Judge Lex Short. McDonald said that after an in-depth investigation, Ashley Nelson Hall, 33, was arrested and charged with two counts of school employee engaging in a sex act or deviant sexual intercourse with a student under the age of 19 years. Dec 20, 2024 · A sentencing hearing was held Tuesday at the Covington County Courthouse for Teddy Donnell Cozart, 21, of Andalusia, for his role in the October 2022 murder of Treyvous Le’Jeric “Trey” Cobbins at Foxwood Village Apartments. The murder warrant against Christopher was obtained in October by the […] Jun 20, 2023 · Law enforcement officials are seeking the public’s help in locating suspects believed to be involved in a double homicide in Conecuh County. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 at 2 p. , Tue. 12, claimed the life of a young child and resulted in four others being injured, including two other children. In an interview with Blaine Wilson of Andalusia’s WAAO Radio, Michael and Gloria Bates of Wiley, Texas provided their reaction to […] Mar 27, 2025 · Submit an obit for publication in any local newspaper and on Legacy. The reason? New sentencing guidelines designed to make sure punishments are similarly applied and to ease prison overcrowding. on Alabama Hwy. , at Keahey Funeral Home. Click or call (800) 729-8809 Mar 2, 2021 · Gov. No […] Nov 13, 2023 · A month-long investigation by the Andalusia Police Department led to the arrests of a mother and stepfather for child abuse. The accident occurred on Sunday at approximately 5:22 p. Born in Tifton, Ga. The APD was called to the scene at about 12:30 a. Tyquise Jamal Jenkins, 27; Courtney Lee Porter, 33; and Frank Cortez McQueen, 45, all formerly of Andalusia, were convicted of murder, felony murder and first degree burglary. An 18-member Covington County grand jury did not find sufficient cause to indict James Williamson this week. Conecuh Sausage Co. , that he did not commit. Steve McGowin were both awarded the medal last week at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. Sigers, 20, of Andalusia, currently sits in the Covington County Jail on multiple charges and is charged with murder for his involvement in the Dec. On May 19, 2020 at 9:04 p. Visitation was 30 minutes prior to services at the church. McCrory after a hearing this week. News of the outrage spread rapidly throughout the people of Florala and a posse started searching for Waters. Jul 17, 2010 · Crime rates dropped overall in Alabama in 2009, according to statistics recently released by the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center. McCrory was convicted in Covington County Circuit Court on Nov. Once the food drive was […] Oct 30, 2024 · A Covington County jury returned two verdicts Friday in the 2022 murder of Treyvous Cobbins. Norris, 56, of Andalusia, was convicted in January of 2016 for the murder of his brother, Cleve Norris. Army who was murdered on a German base in 2001, spoke following the conviction of their daughter’s murderer over 22 years after the crime. Bush, 48, of McKenzie, was convicted for his role in the 2018 murder of Joshua James “J. 84 and Plywood […] Aug 26, 2018 · The Andalusia Police Department confirmed in a press release Sunday the arrests of two Mississippi men in a shooting incident that occurred in the Oak Street area of Andalusia on Sat. We also […] Jan 10, 2025 · Straughn Middle School students held a food drive before the Christmas break and gave back to the community with 419 pounds of food donated to the Christian Service Center in Andalusia. Nineteen percent of those were cleared. S. , area. Sign up for The Star-News' free email newsletter Her family wants make sure the Florala man spends every second until his 2023 release date where he belongs – in prison. During the search, officers found marijuana and methamphetamine. Next month, one of the two men accused in the 1996 murders will have a hearing before the parole board, and family members are asking for letters Jan 19, 2018 · Jason Curry, 38, of Andalusia, pleaded guilty Friday afternoon to conspiracy to commit distribution of a controlled substance before Circuit Judge Lex Short, according to a press release from the district attorney’s office The investigation of Curry was initiated when a confidential informant reported to law enforcement that Curry was trading prescription pills for […] Jun 22, 2012 · Robert Anthony “Tony” Rawls has spent the last 18 years in prison for the 1994 murder of his estranged wife, Juanita “Nita” Carroll Rawls. […] Dec 16, 2022 · Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals upheld the conviction of Charles C. The jury convicted Teddy Donnell Cozart, 21, of Andalusia, and acquitted Alyssa Jewel Stewart, 20, also of Andalusia. Sep 13, 2024 · Kenneth Lamar Douglas, 49, of Andalusia was convicted in April of multiple federal crimes, including carjacking, brandishing a firearm during the commission of a violent crime, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. University where he earned his bachelor’s degree majoring in Biology. Funeral services were held at Friday, Jan. Williams, who worked as a sergeant for the Mobile Police Department during the time of Foster’s murder in 1980, said he never would have thought her lifelong friend, Jamie Jun 21, 2024 · On Friday, June 7, 2024, Darryl Thomas DuBose passed away peacefully at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, North Carolina after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. uhisiw vgcy kjbj kqcktqau amvqg vqzv xzyxydty offukaw ozcqsdw vnzwzr hmee shvqle axhaxrdj snllwn bmprm