Day: April 16, 2025

Don Fletcher

Twin raids on Hwy. 31
APD recaptures escapee, arrests 4 on felony drug charges McGhee Ledkins Simmons Hightower By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore Police Department (APD) narcotics agent and members of APD’s Special Response Team (SRT) executed a search warrant last Wednesday, April 9, at a residence along U.S. 31, taking an escapee into custody and charging him and three others in the residence with felony drug possession and/or weapons charges.According to police…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 days ago
Pharmacy Relief Act passed, will go into effect Oct. 1
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Although there’s still a long way to go, a local drug store owner said last week’s passage by the Alabama Legislature of The Community Pharmacy Relief Act provides a touch of good news for community pharmacies.Danny Cottrell, owner of Atmore’s Buy-Rite Drugs, said the Act, which will go into effect October 1 after Gov. Kay Ivey signs it into law, aims to protect community pharmacies…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 days ago
Rig rollover
Trucker swerves to miss dog, 18-wheeler overturns on Jack Springs Road Castillows Towing owner Joey Castillow, at left, supervises the hooking of cables to the overturned truck’s cab. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The driver of an 18-wheel food truck that ran off Jack Springs Road and overturned in a ditch Sunday morning, April 13, told emergency responders he lost control of his rig when he swerved to avoid hitting…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 days ago
Bub Gideons announces candidacy for Atmore City Council
Gideons Note: The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. Atmore, AL – I’m excited to announce that I’m running for Atmore City Council, District 5, in the upcoming election on August 26, 2025. My slogan is simple: “Bringing Community to the Council.” I’m running because I believe in Atmore—our people, our history, and our future. As a lifelong resident of this town, it’s always been my goal to serve…
by Submitted Article access_time4 days ago
Felony arrests
Local man jailed after children found in house with crack, pot, pills By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The following felony arrests were reported by officers of the Atmore Police Department (APD) during the period April 10-11:Johnny Patterson Patterson The 51-year-old Atmore man was arrested April 11 on felony and misdemeanor drug possession charges and was also charged with allowing two children to remain in close proximity to his drug stash.Patterson…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 days ago