Month: January 2024

Don Fletcher

Concurrent sentence for Lopez on ethics plea
Lopez By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Isaac R. Lopez, currently serving a 10-year sentence in a Florida prison for trafficking in methamphetamine, was sentenced last week to another prison term but most likely won’t have to spend any additional time behind bars.Circuit Judge Todd Stearns sentenced Lopez, a former policeman in Atmore and Flomaton, to serve an additional 5-year stint for violating his oath of office by using his position…
by Don Fletcher access_time10 months ago
USA Regional Autism Network offering training for families, professionals
Special to Atmore News The University of South Alabama Regional Autism Network (USARAN) and Healthy Minds Consulting LLC are offering free in-person training sessions for families and professionals about education and behavior management.The workshops will be offered in Atmore at the Poarch Creek Community Center on Thursday, Jan. 11. The 8:30 a.m. session will address laws regarding free and appropriate education for individuals with autism. The second session at 10:15…
by Atmore News access_time10 months ago
Sunset Drive collisions
Alabama State Troopers investigated two motor vehicle accidents in Atmore last week, each on Sunset Drive. Details were not available for either crash, but the top two photos show the damage from a Tuesday, January 2, collision near Sunset Drive’s junction with Jack Springs Road. The bottom photo shows the damage caused by a similar collision that occurred January 6 at Sunset Drive’s intersection with Alabama 21. No serious injuries…
by Atmore News access_time10 months ago
Agency on Aging awarded RC&D grant for Huxford center
Special to Atmore News Escambia County Agency on Aging officials announced last week that Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Corporation (RCDC) has awarded the agency a grant for revitalization of the Huxford Senior Center.Funds from the $13,500 grant will be utilized to address key areas of improvement at the rural senior center. Plans call for installation of ADA-compliant restrooms, a new ceiling and improved lighting in the center’s dining…
by Atmore News access_time10 months ago
Woman busted when pipe falls out of pocket
Crook Jones By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore woman was arrested January 6 by Atmore police on a felony drug possession charge after officers responded to a report that an “intoxicated disorderly female” was creating a disturbance at a local convenience store.APD Sgt. Darrell McMann reported that the incident took place around 8:05 p.m. at Express Mart 6 on North Main Street.A patrol officer who made contact with 65-year-old…
by Don Fletcher access_time10 months ago