Monroe County, AL

A Monroe County man wanted in connection with contracting scams in several counties was arrested May 6 after a car chase. John McCarthy, 58, had been named in nearly 100 cases since 1983, including 13 times for theft by deception. His scams were across a wide area and he had outstanding warrants in several counties, including Clarke County. Monroe County […]

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department has put John Arthur McCarthy on its “Most Wanted” list. McCarthy is described as a “self-proclaimed contractor...[ who] has been scamming the citizens of Monroe County for years. He is well known for accepting home construction jobs and hitting the road once your hard-earned money is in his hand.” In addition to Monroe County holding […]

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department has put John Arthur McCarthy on its “Most Wanted” list. McCarthy is described as a “self-proclaimed contractor...[ who] has been scamming the citizens of Monroe County for years. He is well known for accepting home construction jobs and hitting the road once your hard earned money is in his hand.” In addition to Monroe County […]

The Escambia County High School Blue Devils ended the 2020-2021 baseball season with 2, back-to-back losses against Monroe County High School during double-header action last Tuesday, April 20. ECHS fell 15-1, during the first game of the matchup against the Tigers. Monroe County came out swinging during the first inning,...

The Jackson High School Lady Aggies are now 8-4. The Lady Aggies defeated Monroe County High School 18-0 last Wednesday on the road. Caten Roberts was brilliant in the pitcher's circle, as Roberts threw a no-hitter leading Jackson past Monroe County 18-0. Jackson secured the victory with 18 runs in the first inning. The big inning was thanks to an […]

Escambia County High School’s varsity baseball team still has a hold on the second place slot within the AHSAA Class 4A, Region 1 standings after winning three games last week and dropping only one. The ECHS Blue Devils started off the week, defeating Monroe County, 6-5, last Tuesday, April 6 and dropped game 2 of the double-header, 5-2. Hasten Dean, Jamrion Robinson, Anthony McCants, James Gibson, Michael Merchant and Jacorie Nickson all scored for ECHS during the 6-5 victory over the Tigers. Lebron Willis gained the win on the mound for the Blue Devils, striking out 4 batters and allowing 5 runs off 5 hits. Despite the solid hitting performance from ECHS, the team made 5 errors behind the pitcher.

The Thomasville High School Lady Tigers softball team defeated Class 3A, Area 5 opponent, the Monroe County High Lady Tigers, 15-0 April 1 in Monroeville. Mardie Carpenter was the winning pitcher. She pitched two innings and allowed no hits, and she struck out four. La’Corsha Jones also pitched for two innings and allowed no hits, and she struck out four. […]

The Alabama National Guard held its first coronavirus vaccination clinic in southwest Alabama Tuesday, in McIntosh in Washington County. The clinic was set up in the parking lot of BASF with plans to administer 1,100 first-time doses. A previous published date for the McIntosh clinic was incorrect. Wednesday, the guard...

Three men were arrested March 30 on drug possession and trafficking charges, according to officials. Monroe County Sheriff Tom Boatwright announced recently that agents with the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force from Escambia and Monroe Counties, Atmore Police Department, Jackson Police Department and assisted by the Monroeville Police Department, arrested the three men in Monroeville.

MONROE CO., Ala. (WALA) - A single-vehicle crash at approximately 8:38 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, has claimed the life of a Frisco City woman. Officials say 42-year-old Shannon Odom of Frisco City was injured when the 2015 Ford F-150 he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Belinda Odom, 44, also of Frisco City, was a passenger in the pickup and was killed as a result of the crash.

The Thomasville High School Tigers varsity baseball team won a three-game series with area opponent, the Monroe County High School Tigers, on March 18 and 19. THS won both games of a doubleheader March 18 at the THS field: 14-0 and 23- 1. Thomasville also won 12-3 March 19 at Monroe County High School in Monroeville. In addition, the varsity […]

Morgan Academy swept a doubleheader over Monroe Academy last weekend. Andrew Thomas struck out 14 batters and scattered five hits as the Senators took Game 1 9-0. T.B. Clements stole four bases. Trey Jones, Davis Vardaman and John Allen Ingram each had hits. Osagie Aghedo struck out nine as the...

The Jackson High School Aggies are now 6-6 on the 2021 baseball season, losing Saturday at home against Mobile Christian School 13- 3. JHS defeated Sweet Water 10-0 Saturday and Monroe County 18-3 last Monday on the road. In the first game Saturday, Luke Corley threw a shutout to lead Jackson past Sweet Water 10-0. Jackson secured the victory thanks […]

The Thomasville High School Lady Tigers varsity softball team beat Class 3A, Area 5 opponent Monroe County 20-0 March 4 at Jan Overstreet Field. Mardie Carpenter was the winning pitcher. She pitched three innings and allowed no hits, two walks, and struck out seven. Aubrie Armistead was 2- for-2 with four RBI’s. Shelbi Pruitt was 2-for-2 with two RBI’s and […]

EXCEL, Ala. (WALA) - An incident was reported to the Excel Police Department early in the morning hours of Sunday February 28 regarding alleged child abuse. Officials with the Excel Police Department say they reported to the Monroe County Hospital and began an investigation into the matter. According to authorities,...

The Thomasville High School varsity boys basketball team ended the season with a 67-62 double overtime loss Feb. 17 in the sub-regional at Hale County High School in Moundville. JoQuan Waters had 22 points, seven rebounds and four blocks, and K.J. Hamburger had 17 points.

The Thomasville High School Tigers varsity boys basketball team lost 44-39 Feb. 12 at Monroe County High School in the Class 3A, Area 5 tournament final in Monroeville. Thomasville was scheduled to play Hale County High School Tuesday in a sub-regional game in Moundville. Dee Grissom had 11 points, 4...

MONROE CO., Ala. (WALA) - It was a game J.F. Shields senior Kayvis Wright will never forget. During the game which was played Friday night, Monroe County High School had a two-point lead over the Panthers of J.F. Shields. With three seconds on the clock Wright hit the game winning...

The Jackson High School Aggies defeated the Leroy High School Bears 69-60 at home on Tuesday, Jan. 26 to improve to 16-6 on the season. The Aggies also got two forfeit wins over Sumter County High School and one over Wilcox County High School due Covid 19 cancellations. The Aggies...