March 22, 2023 - Page 2 of 4

Don Fletcher

Women sleeping in car get rude awakening

Harris Barnhill By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A Mobile woman and a Flomaton woman got a rude awakening March 19 after an Atmore police officer found them asleep in a car parked at a Church Street parking lot, with drugs and drug paraphernalia clearly visible inside the car.The officer, who was sent to the site after dispatchers received a report of a “suspicious vehicle,” observed two females — later identified…

Out-of-state residents arrested with pot, heroin, meth

Lowe Arnold Little Mancuso By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Three Pennsylvania residents and a North Carolina resident were arrested March 10 on numerous felony drug charges after Atmore police stopped a car for speeding.According to police reports, the car was pulled over around 3:10 p.m. at Tom Byrne Park. As the vehicle came to a stop, an individual later identified as 21-year-old Edward Luther Lowe of Erie, Pa., jumped out…

Who’s News?

By Atmore News Staff Coaches neededAtmore’s Cal Ripken Baseball League is in need of adults to coach teams in two age groups, 7-8 years and 12-and-under. Assistant coaches and umpires who are knowledgeable of youth baseball and its rules are also badly needed. Those willing to help steer the young players are urged to call Murray Johnson at 251-294-1128. All-State cagerEscambia County High School basketball standout Stephen Williams was named…

Restoring parents’ voices in their child’s education

Congressman Jerry Carl Parents have the right to make decisions for their children, especially when it comes to their education. Unfortunately, countless school districts have been ignoring input from parents while special interest groups try to influence the education of our children and negatively label involved parents.Thankfully, the House is expected to take action this week on a bill introduced by my friend and colleague from Louisiana, Rep. Julia Letlow.…

AFA to present Passion Play

The Atmore First Assembly Drama Team will present “The Reckless Love of Christ” Sunday and Monday, April 2 and 3.Doors open at 6 p.m., the program begins at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited – first come, first serve basis.Come witness the trials, suffering, death and the resurrection of Christ.There is no admission charge – AFA Church gives this to the Atmore community and surrounding areas to share the love of…