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| General James Alexander Ulio |
OCT. 10, 2019
Representative Bradley Byrne held a town hall meeting Monday at City Hall in Monroeville. He answered an array of questions concerning the potential impeachment of President Donald Trump, healthcare, education and infrastructure. Approximately 50 citizens from around Monroe County gathered to meet Byrne and voice their concerns, gain clarity on certain issues and hear from their peers.
‘Dogs pound WC 50-zip: J.U. Blacksher scored 49 or more
points in a single game for the fifth time this season, and the Bulldogs’
defense pitched their first shutout Friday night when they destroyed Washington
County (WCHS) 50-0.
Blacksher’s offensive leaders included: Kaderian “K.D.”
Rabb, three of four passing for 148 yards and two touchdowns, and eight rushes
for 69 yards to tally 217 total yards.
Defensively, Jaylin Hunt and Tucker Spence led the Bulldogs
in tackles. Hunt had four tackles, including three for losses and Spence had
four tackles with two for losses.
(Other top Blacksher players in that game included Andrew
Dawson, Justin Heffington, Deon Hill, JaDaniel Nettles, Kane Singleton,
Jaiveyon “J.T.” Tucker and Peyton Wilkins. Wes Sims was head coach.)
Shelton and Spann earn CMO: Town of Beatrice Mayor Annie M. Shelton and Council member Lynda M. Spann earned the professional designation of Certified Municipal Official after completing 40 credit hours of training conducted or endorsed by the Alabama League of Municipalities. Shelton and Spann are members of the 24th graduating class of Certified Municipal Officials and were recognized for their accomplishments during graduation ceremonies held in Prattville on Oct. 3.
29 YEARS AGO
OCT. 13, 1994
Fair in progress: Rainy weather didn’t dampen the spirits of
about 200 fair-goers who braved the unseasonable cold here Tuesday night after
the annual Kiwanis Monroe County Fair officially opened with a ribbon-cutting
at 5 p.m.
Also, Angela Petty, a senior at Excel High School, was
chosen “Fairest of the Fair” at the pageant Tuesday. Second-place winner was
Lasonja Kennedy, a senior at J.F. Shields High School. Brandi Bayles was chosen
third-place. Claire McKinley, a senior at Monroe County High School, won the
poise and appearance division.
MA pounds Jackson in West Region battle: Monroe Academy
inched closer to nailing down a spot in the Alabama Independent School
Association’s state playoffs for 2A teams Friday when the Volunteers trounced
Jackson 32-8 at MA.
Brad McKinley paced the Vol’s offense with 114 yards on 18
carries. MA’s defensive leaders included Johnny Pickens with seven tackles, two
interceptions and a fumble recovery.
(Other top MA players in that game included Robin Chandler,
Walker Davis, Brian Walker and Westley Welch. Tim Carter was MA’s head coach.)
Coxwell listed: Will Coxwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Milton Coxwell Jr. of Monroeville, was named to the academic dean’s list at Darlington School in Rome, Ga.
54 YEARS AGO
OCT. 9, 1969
Warrant Served In Teacher Death: A first-degree murder
warrant has been served on Paul Samuel Lewis, who was indicted by an Autauga
County grand jury in the July 21 slaying of Miss Jacqueline Ann Hill,
Monroeville school teacher.
The Mobile County sheriff’s office said it served the
warrant on Lewis Thursday at Searcy State Hospital in Mt. Vernon, where the
accused 21-year-old man has been confined since shortly after his arrest in
Tampa, Fla., Aug. 10. Officials said he was placed in the hospital guardhouse
following the serving of the warrant.
Miss Hill, 22, disappeared on July 21, while returning to
Monroeville from Birmingham. Her decomposed body was discovered Aug. 1 in a
shallow grave north of Prattville off Highway 31, which she had been traveling
toward Monroeville.
Authorities said no date has been set for Lewis’ arraignment
in the case and that Searcy State Hospital officials will have to determine
whether Lewis is sane enough to appear in court. At the time of Lewis’ arrest
in Florida, he was reported to be an escapee from a mental institution in that
state.
Excel Wings Again: Excel continued a winning streak by
rolling through Jay, Fla. Friday night with a final score of 42 to 8. The
decisive win was made on the ground, through the air and really Jay had a
12-man team if Excel’s Larry Flowers can be counted. He spent most of the night
in Jay’s backfield, playing drop the hankie with the Jay quarterback. It is
likely that the Jay quarterback wakes up at night dreaming that Flowers is
chasing him.
(Other top Excel players in that game included Jimmie Dale
Dawson, Eddie Hands, Mike Ledkins and Tony Narrimore. Carvel Rowell was Excel’s
head coach.)
79 YEARS AGO
OCT. 12, 1944
Charles R. Skinner Prisoner In Germany: The host of friends of First Lt. Charles Ray Skinner and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Skinner of Monroeville are delighted to learn that he is alive after being shot down over enemy territory some weeks ago, and is a prisoner of war in Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Skinner received a telegram from Adj. General J.A. Ulio last Saturday, stating that the International Red Cross reports him a prisoner of war and that a letter of information follows from the Marshal General.
Mr. Joe Reddoch attended the World Series ball games in St. Louis last week.
Mrs. Drayton White of DeKalb, Miss. was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Lee, the first of the week.
James McCoy Pridgeon of Uriah, stationed at Ardmore, Okla., has been promoted from Lieutenant to the rank of Captain.
Henry W. Pridgeon writes that he is serving in the South Sea Islands. Henry lived at Uriah before entering the armed services.
Pvt. Willie Lee Tatum of Niagara Falls, N.Y. is spending his furlough with relatives at Pine Orchard and Monroeville.
John M. Sowell Called By Death: Mr. John M. Sowell passed away at his home here Saturday night. He was born at Claiborne in 1866 and at the age of nine years came to Monroeville. For more than 40 years, he taught in the schools in this and adjoining counties. He was a member of the Methodist Church, Alabama Lodge No. 3 and the Royal Arch Chapter.
129 YEARS AGO
OCT. 11, 1894
Heavy rains have fallen during the past week, causing many of the larger streams to overflow and greatly retarding cotton picking. In some instances, considerable losses have been sustained.
IN MEMORIAM: On the 27th of September last, at
his home near Claiborne, Alabama, W.J. Robison peacefully and painlessly
breathed his last, surrounded by affectionate family and devoted friends.
“Jesse” Robison was born and reared in Monroe County. He was
of a well known and respected family. In the days of his early manhood, he
became occupied in mercantile business at Claiborne. At the commencement of the
Civil War, he enlisted with a company composed largely of the finest young men
of the county, by whom he was greatly beloved, and whom, before the close of
the war, he commanded. It was as a gallant Confederate soldier that the
splendid qualities of manhood exhibited by Jesse Robison first evoked public
admiration and praise. No braver or more faithful soldier ever drew sword in
defense of his country. He never shirked duty of any kind and was ever found in
the forefront of the fight, cheering and leading his men.
He was no less faithful to his civic trust. He died holding
the responsible office of tax collector of his county for the second term, the
duties of which position he faithfully and conscientiously discharged. He was
for a time a member of the county executive committee of the Democratic party,
where, as ever elsewhere, he satisfactorily acquitted himself of the
responsibilities placed upon him. He was a true man, a useful citizen, a
faithful public servant, honored and respected in every relation of life.
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