Year: 2024

Atmore News

Tractor-trailer snagged line, caused March 15 power outage
News Staff Report Alabama Power Company (APCO) officials said last Friday, March 15, that an 18-wheeler with a “tall load” snagged a power line and brought down a pole, leading to Thursday evening’s loss — for slightly more than four hours — of electric service for “about 145” Atmore customers.The mishap took place around 4:20 p.m., and APCO crews had to replace the pole and repair the line. They were…
by Atmore News access_time8 months ago
No parole for Atmore man; E. Brewton man paroled after 11 years
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles recently denied parole for an Atmore man serving a lengthy sentence on a weapons and burglary conviction but granted early release to an East Brewton man convicted more than a dozen years ago of dealing drugs. The board also denied early release for two Brewton men in prison for that same crime.Deonta L. Hudson Hudson Deonta L. Hudson…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 months ago
Felony arrests
County deputies arrest local men on drug charges By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County Detention Center (ECDC) records show that county deputies arrested two Atmore men on felony drug charges during the period March 8-15, and that each arrestee was also charged with a second offense.Jonathan Lee Owens Owens Jonathan Lee Owens, 43, was booked into the ECDC March 12 on one count of possession of a controlled substance…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 months ago
Here to serve
Congressman Jerry Carl While securing our southern border, cutting wasteful government spending, and holding the Biden administration accountable are a few of my top priorities, I also make sure my team and I are doing all we can to work on your behalf with federal agencies. This is one of the most important parts of my job as your representative, and I have found many people don’t realize the different…
by Submitted Article access_time8 months ago
Atmore grant writers attend Mobile session
The Community Foundation of South Alabama had a general information session March 13 in Mobile. Danielle Dunbar, Executive Director of Alabama Association of Nonprofits, spoke about the state of nonprofits in Alabama. There are 5,578 Alabama nonprofits who filed a tax form 990. The grant process for South Alabama begins March 29, 2024. Atmore was represented by three grant writers: Foster Kizer, left, with Pride, of Atmore; Kathleen VanSoest, center,…
by Atmore News access_time8 months ago