Atmore News

Court docket
The following docket is set for the Twenty-First Judicial Circuit Criminal Court, March 11, 2024 – March 22, 2024 Judge WhiteEric Scott Risley, UPCS; Tyson Phillips, Robbery 1st; Daryl Graves, Stalking 1st; Justin Blake Gibson, UPCS; Mark Leland Musser, UPCS; Deon Booth, PPC 1st; Clinton Wiggins, UPCS;Adam Countryman, UPCS; Jacob Turner, UPCS; Eddie Bernard Jones, UDCS; Darrel Campbell, UDCS, UPOM 1st; Lenson Bethea, Sex Abuse – Child <12; Frank Taylor,…
The border crisis
Congressman Jerry Carl Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege to meet with small business owners, farmers, educators, and families across South Alabama. Time and time again their number one concern is the chaos down at our Southern Border.I proudly supported the passage of the strongest border security bill that has ever passed Congress. H.R. 2, The Secure the Border Act of 2023, restarts construction of the border…
RPES honors ‘difference makers’
From left, Jessica Lockett, LaRoyia Turner, and Bishop Catadro North News Staff Report During the Black History program at Rachel Patterson Elementary School Wednesday, Feb. 28, students and faculty not only celebrated heritage, they also recognized three “difference makers” within their school community and celebrated their contributions and positive impact they make in the lives of others.Principal Toya McMillian announced the catalysts for change – RPES teacher Jessica Lockett, student…
RPES celebrates Black history
Students display pictures of prominent Black Americans News staff report Rachel Patterson Elementary School students celebrated Black History Month Wednesday, Feb. 28.The program was as follows:Directress of Order – LaTia WrightPledge of Allegiance – led by C’Moria Crenshaw and Anastasia TaylorWelcome – Ryla Crayton and Taheri PeoplesSong – This Little Light of MineRecital “Who Am I” – Second Grade StudentsSong “I’m Grateful”Poem – “Hey Black Child” – First Grade StudentsSong…