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District Judge Eric Coale, at left, administers the oath of office to Reynolds as Sherilyn Reynolds holds the Bible. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer It wasn’t that long ago that Karean Reynolds became the first black attorney to join the Escambia County Bar Association. Monday, August 10, he became the city of Atmore’s first black municipal court judge. Reynolds first gained unanimous council approval to replace Todd Stearns, who…

News Staff Report The most current data from Escambia County Healthcare Authority shows that confirmed cases of COVID-19 have reached almost 1,100. A 17th virus-related death has occurred since Friday. The numbers: Statewide 99,390 confirmed cases; 1,733 deaths Escambia Co. 1,087 confirmed cases; 17 deaths Local hospitals Atmore Community Hospital 476 confirmed cases; 2,103 samples collected D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital 204 confirmed cases; 1,001 specimens collected Nursing homes (Thru July…

Gaines By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer A routine traffic stop on an Atmore street led to the Sunday afternoon arrest of a local woman who had been sought for several months on charges that she is responsible for the death of her sister, whose badly decomposed remains were discovered March 26 inside a Jones Street trailer. According to a press release issued Monday, August 10, by Atmore Police Chief…

State reveals results of tests on ‘Chinese Seeds’ One of the mysterious packages. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Rick Pate, Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), revealed Monday (August 3) the results of tests conducted by a state lab on more than 250 packages of unsolicited seeds, apparently from China, where the COVID-19 pandemic is believed to have started. And, while Pate said nothing sinister has been discovered…

Retiring Judge Dave Jordan, left, swore in his successor Friday, July 31. Gov. Kay Ivey appointed Todd Stearns, center, to replace Jordan as Circuit Judge, Place 2. Shown with Stearns is his wife, Sharon, holding the Bible.