Atmore News

Inmate fatally stabbed at Fountain CF
News Staff Report Alabama Department of Corrections officials reported Monday (June 17) that a Fountain Correctional Facility inmate was fatally stabbed by another inmate over the past weekend. ALDOC reports show that on Saturday, June 15, at approximately 5:15 p.m., correctional officers found Jeremy Reshad Bailey, 29, inside a facility housing area. He had been stabbed and had reportedly lost a lot of blood when he was found. Bailey, who…
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the board meeting Thursday, June 13. Resignation 1. Jarvis Bryant Ripley, math teacher, Escambia County High School, effective May 23, 2019 2. Traci Redditt, science teacher, Escambia County Middle School, effective May 23, 2019 3. Sarah Bendall, special education teacher, Escambia County Middle School, effective May 28, 2019 4. Holly Bell,…
CACC students study in Germany
Special to Atmore News Adventurers from Coastal Alabama Community College journeyed to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, as well as the tiny country of Liechtenstein for a short-term study abroad program during the Spring semester. Though there were some seasoned travelers in the group, others experienced their very first flight when they left Atlanta for a non-stop trans-Atlantic trip to Munich. Rather than an ordinary trip to the beach, the group…
Legion honors Officer of the Year
News Staff Report The Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 of the American Legion honored a local hero in a ceremony at the post on Tuesday, June 11. Members of the community, city government, and the Atmore Police department attended to honor and recognize the Legion’s award recipient. Sergeant Ryan James, a 12-year veteran of the Atmore Police department, was honored as the local Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. He…
Paternity test leads to courthouse arrest
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Reporter A Pensacola man who showed up at the Escambia County Courthouse on June 6 for the results of a paternity test, was arrested twice, including once inside the courthouse, after he was recognized as the subject of outstanding criminal complaints. Sheriff’s reports show that 23-year-old Kylle Nicholas Cota, who had filed a petition to establish paternity of a child, was arrested inside the courtroom…