Day: June 10, 2020

APD Chief Chuck Brooks By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer One of the most significant things to evolve from the June 4 meeting between local ministers, city officials and local law enforcement was the criticism leveled by Atmore’s and Escambia County’s top law enforcement officers at the way the Federal Bureau of Investigation handled a recent standoff with a North Carolina murder suspect. Several hours of negotiations failed to spur…

Nall Note: The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. I would like to announce that I am running for reelection for Atmore City Council District one. I have lived and worked in Atmore my entire life. I recently retired from Pepsi after 52 years. I have 24 years experience on council. I have worked with 3 different mayors. I would appreciate your vote and support. Thanks!

Health officials say reporting backlog has created ‘lag time’ By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Although the latest figures from Alabama Department of Health (ADPH) and Escambia County Healthcare Authority show a continued increase in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Escambia County, ADPH officials reported this week that those numbers are not a true reflection of the virus’s actual spread. “Due to the large increase in volume…

By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The coronavirus is affecting elections across the country, including the Poarch Band of Creek Indians election usually held in June. This year’s election is set for August 1. Incumbents are Tribal Chair Stephanie Bryan and at-large members Arthur Mothershed and Garvis Sells. Sells is not seeking re-election. Candidates who have signed up to run are as follows: Tribal Chair Stephanie A. Bryan Dewitt Champ Carter…

Atmore man charged in April 25 Dirden slaying Crenshaw By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks announced late last week that city investigators have arrested a local man and charged him with the fatal stabbing and shooting of fellow Atmore resident Desmond Deshun Dirden. Durden, 43, died April 25, around 1:30 a.m., on a Patterson Street Apartments sidewalk before emergency personnel could reach him. According to…