June 26, 2024 - Page 2 of 3

Atmore News

Semi vs. car

Alabama State Troopers reported that no injuries resulted from a two-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer rig and a small sedan that occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 19. Trooper reports indicate that the crash occurred when the 1994 Kenworth struck the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, which was turning. The wreck happened on Jack Springs Road near its junction with Woods Road. Senior Trooper Joshua Thompson said state troopers no longer…

T-bone

Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department officials reported that no one was injured in a June 23 collision between a Nissan Sentra and a Chevrolet pickup that occurred on U.S. 31, near its junction with Maplewood Drive. Reports show the wreck happened around 7:45 p.m. when the Sentra, which was turning into a private driveway, turned into the path of the pickup. Airbags were activated in both vehicles, but nobody was injured.…

BOE holds special called meeting

News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education met in special session Monday morning, June 24, at the Brewton Central Office. The board voted on the following items. * Approved annual support / subscription renewal for the 2024-2025 school year with Heartland School Solutions in the amount of $15,979.00. This agreement is for Child Nutrition Point of Sale, Menu Planning and Analysis and Inventory software and technical support. *…

Woman uses baby for shield during fight with police

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Gardner Black An Atmore woman who used her baby as a shield while she fought with Atmore police officers who were trying to arrest her partner, wound up in jail on four separate charges, including a felony.According to police reports, the incident began around 7:15 p.m. on June 13, when an officer on routine patrol on Jack Springs Road “observed a male and female arguing…

Todd named to Dean’s List

Daisy Todd of Atmore was named to the Dean’s List during the Spring 2024 academic semester at Salve Regina University.To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 for full-time students completing at least 12 graded credits, or a semester grade point average of 3.8 for part-time students completing at least six credits.