Year: 2022

Don Fletcher

Officer tries to smuggle pot, meth into Fountain CF
Rivers By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A state corrections officer remained in the county jail under a $1.5 million bond this week after he was caught trying to smuggle more than a pound of marijuana and more than a half-pound of methamphetamine into Fountain Correctional Facility.According to arrest reports, 32-year-old Robert Obrien Rivers of Monroeville was taken into custody March 27 by Alabama Department of Corrections investigators when he reported…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Food scores released
The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for March. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment Creek Travel Plaza – 24/7 Diner, Atmore, 84, FSE Burger King #12520, Atmore, 89, FSE Subway #27718, Jack Springs Road, Atmore, 91, FSE Atmore Dragway, Inc., Atmore, 91, FSE Taco Bell #30463, Atmore, 92, FSE Arby’s of…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
New arrivals at the library
Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivalsSeveral patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Debra Swartzendruber: The Lady’s Mine by Francine Rivers – 5 stars Linda Ellison: A Safe House by Stuart Woods – 5 stars Linda Ellison: The Recovery Agent by Janet Evanovich – 5 stars Andrea Young: 19 Yellow Moon Road by…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Biden gives green light for illegal immigrants to flood the southern border
Congressman Jerry Carl President Biden’s policies have made every community in America a border city, and deadly fentanyl is flowing across the southern border and into communities all over the country. Even worse, fentanyl overdoses have become the number one cause of death for Americans between 18 and 45 years old.This Administration’s policies and their refusal to enforce our immigration laws is a direct threat to the health and safety…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
Tuckers retiring at Mt. Olive
Rev. Monroe and Sis. Nora Tucker The Rev. Dr. Monroe Tucker Jr. and Sister Nora Tucker have served 38 years in the ministry. Later this month, they will step down at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Such a milestone cannot go without celebration. The congregation invites all to attend a Retirement Celebration for the couple Sunday, April 24, 3 p.m.The theme for the service is “Praising God for a Fruitful…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago