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Arrest made in apartment complex shooting
T. Black By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer An Atmore man remained in the county jail this week, charged with attempted murder in the recent shooting of another man at a local apartment complex. Police Chuck Brooks confirmed this week that 24-year-old Travis Jermal Black of a Clark Street address, was arrested early Saturday, December 18, and charged with the shooting, which sent the victim to the hospital with five…
Stuart honored
Lyn Stuart News Staff Report The Mobile and Baldwin County Bar Association presented the Howell T. Heflin Honor and Integrity Award to Justice Lyn Stuart in December. The annual award recognizes an Alabama judge or attorney who has brought honor and integrity to the legal profession during his/her years of service to the citizens of Mobile and Baldwin counties. Justice Stuart served as Alabama Assistant Attorney General, Baldwin County Assistant…
No license revocation
Event Zone owner claims harassed by city officials By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer The Monday, December 28 meeting of Atmore City Council only took a couple of minutes, as only one item appeared on the business agenda. It was getting to that item that stretched the session into a 45-minute series of arguments, claims and counterclaims. A movement to revoke the business license of The Event Zone was eventually…
Public hearing set on urgent care facility
News Staff Report Do you have questions or concerns about the construction of healthcare facilities near the interstate? You may have your voice heard at a public hearing Wednesday, December 30, 10 a.m., in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. Discussion will include proposed issuance by the Escambia County Health Care Authority of its tax-exempt note not to exceed $3.5 million, to finance the construction, furnishing and equipping of…
Obituaries, week of December 27, 2020
Minnie Stacey Stacey Mrs. Minnie Stacey, age 77, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in Bay Minette, Ala. She was a native of Atmore, Ala. and had resided in Perdido, Ala. for most of her life. She baby sat in her home until her health prevented her from doing so. She loved her church, her family and everyone. She believed if you couldn’t say something nice then don’t say anything…