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Attempted murder charged
Ford By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer An Atmore man is free on bond this week, charged with attempted murder in a Sunday (October 25) shooting that took place at a residence in the city’s northeastern quadrant. Atmore Police Department Sgt. Daniel Harris said investigators placed Tyrell Dashun Ford, 25, under arrest last Wednesday, October 28, three days after the incident, which left an unidentified man with a gunshot wound…
Swearing in
Nearly 100 attend installation Following the meeting, City Clerk Becca Smith, at left, completes paperwork with Shawn Lassiter, newly appointed mayor pro tem, and Eunice Johnson. At right is Mayor Jim Staff. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Although there were only three new faces added, Atmore’s “new” city government was formally installed during a special meeting held Monday, November 2, in the city hall auditorium. Incumbent elected officials, including…
Penalties, lack of plays plague ECHS in loss to Aggies
Escambia County’s Mason Huggins (26) runs the ball during last Friday’s contest against Jackson. By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter After having the embers of its playoff hopes extinguished a week earlier, Escambia County High’s football team fell to Jackson High, 16-6, last Friday, October 23, in Class 4A, Region 1 action. The Blue Devils will try to close out its season on a high note this week after mustering only…