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Gehman brings sentimental plane home The plane was towed north on Main to Highway 31 ‘Landing’ at David’s house, from left, Stephen, David, and Martin Gehman By JOSH FRYENews Staff Writer Last Thursday, December 30, Atmore resident David Gehman and son, Stephen Gehman, treated Atmore to an uncommon sight when they towed a 1974 Cessna 172-M plane through downtown Atmore. The plane, which was piloted by David and towed by…

Atmore teen one of 3 charged with robbery attempt, burglary News Staff Report Escambia County, Fla. authorities have apparently filed juvenile petitions against an Atmore teen and two of his acquaintances, charging them in connection with the attempted armed robbery of a Walnut Hill gas station and the burglary of a Molino residence on successive days in December.Sheriff’s reports show that 17-year-old Tallin Trayton Bishop of a Switch Road address…

News Staff Report Qualifying for the 2022 Alabama Republican Party Primary opened Tuesday, January 4, and ends Friday, January 28, 2022, at 5 p.m.Offices in Escambia County on this year’s ballot include the following: Sheriff – incumbent Heath JacksonDistrict Attorney – incumbent Steve BillyCircuit Judge Place 2 – incumbent Judge Todd StearnsCounty Commissioner, District 1 – incumbent Steven Dickey (appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey to finish David Stokes’ term)County Commissioner,…

Work on $87 million peanut mill began in January By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Note: This article features a look back at the top stories in and around Atmore during the first half of 2021.Despite COVID-fueled price hikes that sent materials costs soaring and slowed several projects over the final half of the year, economic development was the top local story in 2021.A disappointing shift in the geographic location of…

Appeals court overturns Yeiter’s conviction for Escambia pastor’s slaying Yeiter By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Brett Richard Yeiter, up until just over a week ago one of three individuals on Alabama’s Death Row for Escambia County murder convictions, has regained his status as an un-convicted defendant.On December 17, the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals ordered that Yeiter, convicted and sentenced to death here in 2019 for the 2014 shotgun murder…