Gov. Kay Ivey appoints new district attorney for Marengo, Greene and Sumter counties

Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed a new district attorney for the 17th Judicial Circuit, which serves Marengo, Greene and Sumter counties in the western part of the state.

Ivey has named Rachel M. England as district attorney. England is a native of Demopolis and a graduate of The University of Alabama and the University of Alabama School of Law.

England will replace retiring District Attorney Greg Griggers.

“A prosecutor from the beginning of her legal career, Rachel England has a distinguished record of handling criminal cases throughout the 17th Judicial Circuit as an Assistant District Attorney,” Gov. Ivey said in a statement.

“During her tenure she has played an active role in confronting crime, from targeting gang violence to rooting out public corruption. I have no doubt she will continue this strong record of upholding the law as the new District Attorney in Greene, Marengo and Sumter counties. England will also become Alabama’s youngest district attorney at age 29.”

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