Don Fletcher

No tag leads to local woman’s arrest
Dale By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A July 22 traffic stop conducted on a vehicle without a license plate turned up an Atmore woman wanted by Florida authoritiesAtmore Police Department reports show the traffic stop occurred around 11:10 p.m. when an officer spotted a vehicle without a license plate traveling along South Main Street.A license check showed that the driver, later identified as Tiffany Dale, 37, was wanted by Escambia…
Shoplifting incident leads to felony drug bust
Howard Killam By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer What started out as a shoplifting investigation turned into a felony drug arrest when Atmore police discovered several hypodermic needles that contained varying amounts of methamphetamine.The incident began around 1:10 p.m. on July 28, when Atmore Police officers were dispatched to Walmart in response to a report of two females shoplifting.Before officers could get to the store, the suspects ran from the parking…
Samford offering two new courses at FBC
The Ministry Training Institute of Samford University is offering two new courses at First Baptist Church in Atmore.The Book of Romans is the subject of the term beginning August 22 and ending October 10. Classes are held Monday nights at 6 p.m.The book of Romans contains some of the richest theological truths regarding the doctrine of salvation than any other book in Scripture. It is a treasure trove of theological…
Chamber secures grant for TBP bathrooms
By ANNA ELLISSpecial to Atmore News Have you visited Tom Byrne Park lately? Did you attend Mayfest 2022? If you did, chances are you noticed the freshly painted bathrooms! The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce received a grant through the Gulf Coast Resource, Conservation, and Development Council (Gulf Coast RC&D) to update the park bathrooms.With the funds received, the Chamber was able to purchase materials such as primer, paint, new…
Monroe County Rodeo tickets on sale now
Special to Atmore News The Monroeville / Monroe County Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club of Monroeville announce plans for the second annual Monroe County Rodeo. This year’s rodeo, with Grand Buckle Sponsor South Alabama Kubota and Rental, will be held on August 12 and 13 in Frisco City on Snider Avenue.The NCPRA (National Cowboy Pro Rodeo Association) sanctioned event, will be contracted by 5T Rodeo Company which is…