Walt Merrell, Author at Alabama Political Reporter

Walt Merrell

Walt Merrell is the district attorney for the 22nd Judicial Circuit (Covington County) of Alabama. He is a lifelong Republican and a longtime member of the NRA. He is also an avid hunter and outdoorsman. Together with his wife and three girls, they spend a significant amount of time “in the woods or on the water.” They also manage an outdoors-based ministry, Shepherding Outdoors, @shepherdingoutdoors. You can also find him on Facebook @waltmerrell and @waltmerrellda and on Instagram at @waltmerrell. You can email him at [email protected].

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Opinion | A story of a Christmas present and the hope of the New Year

I still hold the same ideology: Some folks need prison; others need help.

Walt MerrellDecember 29, 2021

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Opinion | Is there really ever “a time to kill?”

Many years ago, as a younger lawyer, I was crossing the street to the Courthouse when I met a familiar black woman. We exchanged...

Walt MerrellJune 18, 2020

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Opinion | “The things you see as a prosecutor, you can’t un-see”

ADAA Chaplain Walt Merrell reflects on a year of tragedies and helping prosecutors cope with the stress of their job. When fellow District Attorney...

Walt MerrellDecember 25, 2019

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Opinion | Student protests about gun violence

This week, the reports of students taking to the streets to demand Congress enact gun-control legislation dominated the news. While some people argue about...

Walt MerrellMarch 30, 2018

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Opinion | A story of a Christmas present and the hope of the New Year

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Opinion | Is there really ever “a time to kill?”

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Opinion | “The things you see as a prosecutor, you can’t un-see”

Opinion

Opinion | Student protests about gun violence

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