Day: June 29, 2022

Felony charges after traffic stops turn up trace amounts of meth Shinn Price Freeman By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore Police Department patrol officers logged three felony drug arrests over the past several days — including one that was actually initiated almost two years ago — each the result of an otherwise routine traffic stop.As has been the norm, each of the arrests resulted in confiscation of little more than…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A two-day “prospecting” effort will be launched in mid-July by Monroeville Kiwanis members, an effort that will culminate in an informational meeting to see if there is enough local interest to establish a Kiwanis club here.The meeting, set to last from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, will be held at United Bank’s main branch on East Nashville Street. Light refreshments will be…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer As Atmore Community Hospital officials prepare for the future, they are working in the present to bring specialized care to local and area residents who in the past would have been immediately transferred to another facility.ACH Administrator Brad Lowery told local media during a Monday, June 27, press event that the local medical facility expects to begin next week the third phase of a four-phase…

White edges Stewart, for D3 seat News Staff Report Larry White, who served 24 years as the Escambia County Commission’s District 3 rep before losing the 2018 election to Scottie Stewart, reclaimed the seat with a narrow victory over his successor in the June 21 Republican Primary.White, who posted a 642-607 win, has no Democratic opposition in November and will reclaim his place at the commission table in November. White…

Formation of Tribal Advisory Committee creates first of its kind in U.S. Bryan Special to Atmore News As part of a focused effort to strengthen relationships between the federal government and tribal nations, U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has appointed Poarch Band of Creek Indians Tribal Chairwoman Stephanie Bryan to a select committee of tribal leaders who will serve as direct advisors to the Department.The newly formed Secretary’s…