October 25, 2023 - Page 2 of 4

Atmore News

Rear-end collision

One driver was injured in a two-vehicle collision that occurred around 11 a.m., October 18, near North Main Street’s junction with Avenue A. According to Atmore Police Department reports, the driver of a Nissan Titan — Shedrick Fountain, 48, of Atmore — was stopped in the roadway, waiting for a vehicle in front of him to turn, when a Ford Flex driven by 83-year-old Robert Simmons, also of Atmore, plowed…

Felony arrests

Local woman busted at police station Simmons Sharpless Ethridge By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore police didn’t have to look far for a local woman who was jailed October 17 on several charges. The woman was arrested after she came to police headquarters to file a complaint against another person.According to Atmore Police Department reports, 42-year-old Connie Denise Ethridge came to the police department to file a harassment complaint.While taking…

Sole School partnership

Local and district officials of Hibbett Sports presented the Escambia County High basketball team with a check for $3,250 on Tuesday, October 24. They also presented each team member and cheerleader with a $125 gift card and a leather tote bag during a Sole School ceremony in the ECHS auditorium. Shown with the players and cheerleaders are, at left, Cheer Coach Vernametres McCracklin and Hibbett’s Lee Gordon; Jacquelyn Dunlap (at…

Following the Biden money trail

Congressman Jerry Carl Over the summer, President Biden asked, “Where’s the money?” when he was questioned about allegations of bribery during his time as a public figure. Well, just this past Friday, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Republicans found the money. Chairman James Comer announced the Committee found a $200,000 direct payment to Joe Biden in 2018.The Oversight Committee has been examining evidence obtained from subpoenaing bank accounts…

Senior night at EA

Escambia Academy’s senior volleyball players were honored before their October 17 game with Crenshaw Academy. EA won the contest, 3 sets to none. Shown from left, Tava Johnson, Caitlin Lanham.

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