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The Webb Family
by BONNIE BARTEL LATINO    When two fine south Alabama families joined, they and their children would eventually leave distinguished legacies in medicine, the railroads, the military, education, law and justice, social services, and the ministry. But first, let’s go back to 1924.    Jean Jones (Webb), was born January 28, 1924, in Uriah, Ala., to Walter Jones and Ethel Mae (Jones) Taylor. Baby Jean was destined to live a…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Railroad blues
CSX decides against announced closure of Main St. crossing The CSX sign on North Main indicates the Main Street crossing would be closed next week. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer City of Atmore officials remained at a loss following digital announcements by CSX Transportation that the rail crossing spanning the city’s busiest street would be closed this week.However, a source close to the situation said company officials apparently aren’t even…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
Woman jailed for possession of Ecstasy pills
Thames By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore woman who admitted to having pot in her vehicle when she was pulled over by city police for stopping in the middle of a state highway, was also charged with felony drug possession when officers found several hallucinogenic pills in her car.The pills tested positive for Ecstasy, a manmade stimulant known as a designer drug because it was created for the sole…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
Blue light special
Suspect’s car goes airborne during Smith’s Dairy-Jack Springs chase Crenshaw By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A 36-year-old Atmore man, apparently a fan of the “Dukes of Hazard” television show, took off when an Atmore police officer activated his blue lights and tried to stop him last Wednesday, April 6, because of an equipment violation.The ensuing chase, which began around 7:30 p.m. on Alabama 21, ended shortly after the suspect took…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago