Month: April 2023

Don Fletcher

Suspect killed; trooper wounded during shootout
Alford By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer One suspect was killed, two other suspects and a state trooper were injured, during a shootout that took place Sunday evening, April 9, after a chase that began along Interstate 65 in Conecuh County carried into northern Escambia County.According to a press release issued by Alabama Law Enforcement Agency officials, the incident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. when Cpl. Jeremy Alford of ALEA’s Highway…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
Narcan nasal spray approved for nonprescription use
Other overdose-reducing treatments still available Special to Atmore News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Narcan®4 mg nasal spray medication for over-the-counter nonprescription use. Narcan is designed to help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in minutes.Narcan nasal spray is first naloxone product approved for use without a prescription. In the next few months, Narcan can be sold directly to consumers in locations such as…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Serving you
Congressman Jerry Carl While I spend much of my time meeting with constituents, working on legislation, and voting for you in Washington, my office and I are also here to serve you by working on your behalf with federal agencies. This is one of the most important parts of my job as your representative, and I have found many people don’t realize some of the different ways my office can…
by Submitted Article access_time2 years ago
Concert planned at Pine Barren Baptist
The Smith Family Singers, from left, Eddie Smith, Caleb Smith, Phebe Scully, and Chuck Hendrix Pine Barren Baptist Church is hosting The Smith Family Singers in a bluegrass gospel singing Sunday, May 7, 10:30 a.m.There is no charge for the concert. A love offering will be received.Pine Barren Baptist Church is located in Davisville, Fla. Directions from Atmore are as follows: Take Highway 21 south, go left (east) on Pine…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
ECHS readers celebrate Dr. Seuss at RPES
They came and read and partied! Fifty students from Escambia County High School teamed up with a classmate, and traveled to Rachel Patterson Elementary School on Dr. Seuss’ birthday with their own books, their own special activities, and their own party foods. Each team was assigned a classroom to read their Dr. Seuss book, to conduct their special art activity, and lastly, to host a birthday party for Dr. Seuss.
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago