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Atmore woman charged with Kratom trafficking
Coker By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer An Atmore woman remained in the Escambia County jail this week, nearly two months after she was arrested by city police and charged with trafficking in a drug that is legal in 44 states, but not Alabama. Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks confirmed that 43-year-old Nadia Carol Coker was arrested April 6 after a “sizable” quantity of Kratom was discovered inside her residence.…
Digmon seeks mayor’s seat
Digmon Note: The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. My name is Ernie Digmon, and I am announcing my candidacy for Mayor of Atmore. My mother is Letty Digmon, a longtime resident of our town, and my father was Jimmy Digmon (deceased 1997). This is my hometown and I am proud of where I have come from. I graduated with honors from Escambia County High School in 1997. I…
Staff seeks reelection
Staff Note: The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. I, Jim Staff, hereby declare my candidacy for the Mayor of Atmore. I am lifelong resident of Atmore who has served the city in the capacity of Mayor for the past eight years. I have six children, sixteen grandchildren and I am blessed to have been married to my beautiful wife Myrtle for 30 years. Over the last few years,…
Jordan retiring
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Jordan Escambia County Presiding Judge Dave Jordan has announced his retirement effective August 1. Jordan said the difficult decision was made prayerfully. Jordan received his Bachelor of Arts degree and JD degree from the University of Alabama. He was admitted to the Alabama Bar Association in 1984. Jordan practiced law in Mobile with Sintz, Campbell and Duke, before becoming a partner in Otts, Moore, Jordan…
Two local restaurants reopen
The masked crew at Buster’s, from left, Rachel Martin, Destiny Lemon, Emily Turner, McKenzie Faulk, Torie Gregson, Sherry Lovell, Avery Vickery. John and Diane Spence, owners of Dixie Catfish By JOSH FRYE News Staff Writer After having their doors shut for over two months, two favorite long-time local restaurants reopened to the public for limited dining and takeout on Monday, June 1. Buster’s and Dixie Catfish opened after being forced…