Month: September 2024

Don Fletcher

New police patrol pickups more versatile, have more room
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The five new vehicles that will soon become part of the Atmore Police Department’s law enforcement fleet will have more room for officers and any inmates on their way to jail, more room to store bicycles, traffic cones and other items, and a little more versatility than the Ford Explorers they will replace.The new F150 Responder Supercrew 4×4 pickups will cost $58,102 each (a total…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 weeks ago
Felony arrests
Woman charged with drug possession, DUI, other violations By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The following felony arrests were reported by officers of the Atmore Police Department during the period August 27 through August 29:CenKrystal Roberts Roberts An Atmore woman was arrested August 29 after her vehicle was pulled over because she was driving erratically.Police reports show that 40-year-old Cenkrystal Roberts was pulled over on Woods Road after an officer saw…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 weeks ago
‘The Next Great Generation’
Caden Ramer and Aubree Robinson help Lady Liberty demonstrate her dimensions Lady Liberty By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher “The Next Great Americans” sat anxiously, not quite sure what to expect, Thursday morning, August 29. They wore Statue of Liberty headpieces, and most held small American flags.The second-grade students at Rachel Patterson Elementary School were joined by second-graders from Huxford Elementary as they attended the program by Liberty Learning Foundation, a non-profit…
by Sherry Digmon access_time2 weeks ago
EA narrowly beat by Jackson
By TRAVIS ANDREWSNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars traveled up to Jackson, Alabama to begin their 2024 season by facing the Jackson Academy Eagles on Friday, August 30.The Cougar captains Eli McElhaney, Logan Madden, and Traegan James met with the referees and Jackson’s captains for the coin toss and lost with Jackson choosing to receive.The Eagles quickly made their first touchdown with a 16-yard carry, and made the extra…
by Atmore News access_time2 weeks ago
Blue Devils overwhelm Monroe Co. in home opener
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County High’s Blue Devils built a 19-0 halftime lead, then added a third-period score and a fourth-quarter tally to overwhelm visiting Monroe County 33-8 last Friday, August 30.Quarterback Jamarion Robinson passed for 110 yards, most of it on two touchdown hookups to Marrion Hooks, and ran for another touchdown to help lead the way in the team’s home opener.The one-two running punch of Tai…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 weeks ago