Day: August 28, 2024

Don Fletcher

Felony arrests
Man jailed after breaking into home, attacking woman, stealing her car By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The following felony arrests were reported by Atmore Police Department (APD) officers during the period August 20-23:Juan Garcia-Galvin Garcia-Galvin An Atmore man was arrested August 23 on several charges after he allegedly broke into the home of the mother of his children, attacked the woman, then took her phone and her car when he…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 weeks ago
Our world is not safe with Biden and Harris in office
Congressman Jerry Carl During their three and a half years in the White House, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have consistently made the world a less safe place. Their time in office has only produced chaos on the global stage, and the safety and security of our southern border is utterly nonexistent. They have absolutely failed as leaders – both abroad and at home. Because of their weakness, disasters have…
by Submitted Article access_time3 weeks ago
Main Street Atmore announces competition winner, launches new program
From left, front, Shinora Redmond, Ariyana Young, Yolanda Johnson, Dale Ash, Sheilo Faircloth, and J. Ross Railey; back, Nicole Jones, Cindy Coville, Freddy Alvizo, Marlo Young Special to Atmore News Main Street Atmore announces Ariyana Young as the 2024 Business Pitch Competition winner.The future owner of Nails by Ari, a company specializing in acrylic nails, press-on nails, and nail care, Ariyana is a senior at Escambia County High School and…
by Atmore News access_time3 weeks ago
Karaoke winners
Karaoke winners, week 3 The Strand Theatre is hosting a karaoke contest called Alabama Idol in August. Winners from week 3, August 15, are Christin Norton, left, Judges Choice winner; Danny Protsman, middle, and Simon Bush, right, Audience Choice winners. These three will move on to the finale to compete on August 29 for the grand prize. Week 4 of competition will be Thursday August 22, 7 p.m. If anyone…
by Atmore News access_time3 weeks ago
Wild 4th period gives ACA 30-26 win over ECHS
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer It is said that hindsight is 20-20. But Escambia County High football coach Vincent Harris feels now that foresight could have made the difference in his team’s 30-26, season-opening loss to Alabama Christian Academy last Friday, August 23.“I should have taken the safety,” Harris said of a Blue Devils punt attempt from the shadow of their own goalposts that was blocked, giving ACA an easy…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 weeks ago