June 5, 2024 - Page 2 of 4

Don Fletcher

Felony arrests

Inebriated minibike rider jailed on numerous charges By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Simpson A 35-year-old Atmore man, apparently past the point of being legally drunk, was arrested May 29 by city police on numerous charges, including felony drug possession, after an officer “observed several minibikes being operated recklessly and without any lights” on Martin Luther King Drive around 8:15 p.m.APD Sgt. Darrell McMann reported that a minibike operated by Brent…

No problems as Arts & Entertainment District officially opens

Mayor Jim Staff snipped the ribbon Saturday, June 1, to officially open the city’s new Arts & Entertainment District. Shown from left, Sydney McGhee, Shinora Redmond, Sara Milliken, Sheilo Faircloth, Mayor Staff, Sarah Smith, Laurey Hood, Becca Smith, Eunice Johnson, Shawn Lassiter, Jerry Gehman. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Main Street Atmore Director Shinora Redmond and Mayor Jim Staff were both optimistic in their optimism — although cautiously so —…

The sham trial against President Trump

Congressman Jerry Carl The conviction of former President Donald Trump was not only shameful for the Democratic Party but also a sad day for America. President Trump was found guilty on 34 different counts due to the weaponization of our justice system under the Biden Administration. This Administration has had a lengthy history of using our courts against individual American people, but political prosecution of President Trump affects us all.…

GECA holding auditions

Auditions for the Greater Escambia Council for the Arts’ next show, “Went With The Storm,” will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2 p.m., and Monday, June 10, at 6 p.m.Those auditioning will be asked to read for the audition. so no advanced preparation is needed.Auditions will be held at the theater, 100 South Trammell Street.

PCI makes wishes come true for Alabama children

The Poarch Creek Indians and Wind Creek Hospitality recently partnered with America’s Thrift Store for a donation drive benefiting Make-A-Wish Alabama, an organization that grants wishes to children who are fighting critical illnesses.Employees and community members throughout the area donated clothing, shoes, kitchenware, games, and other household items that were used for in-store purchases at America’s Thrift Store. Funds raised are then used to grant wishes for children across the…

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