Day: February 19, 2025

Don Fletcher

Felony arrests
$1M bond for Atmore man charged with trafficking meth By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The following felony arrests were reported by officers of the Atmore Police Department (APD) and Poarch Creek Indians (PCI) police department during the period February 6-9: Ricky Donnell Reed Jr. Reed Few details were provided, but the Escambia County Detention Center (ECDC) website shows Reed, 29, was arrested February 6 by PCI tribal police on felony…
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Area students interview for SPEC youth tour program
Students selected by their schools to participate in Youth Tour were, from left, front, Imari Lemon, Tevin McClain, Karley Coker, Rae Manac, Sarah Paige Schultz, Caroline Kilgore, Ava Woods, Paisley Brooks, Kahlie Huff, Alexia Olson, Janyia Stallworth; back, Jamarcus Lowe, Daivon Polite, Addison Green, Ronta Watson, Aidan Haecker, Luke Fore, Jack Lipscomb, Jaylen Nord, Zye Smith, Jackson Millender, Jayce Pugh, Murfee Williams. Special to Atmore News On Thursday, January 16,…
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HIPPY enjoys Valentine’s Day
HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) held their Valentine’s Loose Parts Group Meeting recently. They enjoyed stories and games, and they made love bugs, heart families and decorated heart cookies. Shown are, from left, front, Livia Bishop, Jaden Woods, Montavius Williams, Josiah Brown, Alexander McIntyre, Emi Waller, Naomi Roley, Anna Reed; middle, Waylon Boutwell, Willow Faruk, Kyleigh Peaden, Brynn Boone, Darrell Metzler, Emelia Haynie; back, Idell Grubbs, Hattie…
by Atmore News access_time3 days ago
Monroeville Literary Festival scheduled
Special to Atmore News Monroeville, Ala. – The Monroeville Literary Festival is expanding to a three-day format with a series of free events to kick off the weekend on Thursday, Feb. 27. In collaboration with Main Street Monroeville, the Festival is encouraging visitors to come early and explore Monroeville with free guided tours in the afternoon. Everyone is invited to join the fun with a free Meet-the-Artists reception for Main…
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Williams named to UWA’s Fall 2024 President’s List
Adonis Williams of Atmore has been named to the University of West Alabama’s Fall 2024 President’s List for superior academic achievement.An Elementary Education major, Williams is a member of the class of 2026.The President’s List gives recognition to undergraduate students with exceptionally high grades for the semester, those with grade point averages of 3.80 or higher, completing at least twelve semester credit hours, with no grade lower than a “C.”
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