Day: April 16, 2025

Don Fletcher

Fountain trainee arrested after 7-plus ounces of pot, cell phones found
Middleton By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A former corrections officer trainee at Fountain Correctional Facility was arrested April 4, after he apparently tried to smuggle more than seven ounces of marijuana and two cell phones into the state prison, just outside Atmore.Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) officials reported that a search conducted by an ADOC K9 unit led to the arrest of 51-year-old Tommy Middleton, who reportedly had “approximately 212…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 months ago
EMA director retires
During the April 3 meeting of the Escambia County Volunteer Fire Association (ECVFD), the county’s volunteer fire departments presented retiring Escambia County EMA Director David Adams with a plaque commemorating his 19 years of service to the county. Shown from left are Dakota Chancery, Jerry Gehman, Adams, Joey Moffett, and Charles Jackson.
by Atmore News access_time8 months ago
Autism Awareness Walk continues to meet its mission
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore City Councilwoman Eunice Johnson decided four years ago to observe National Autism Acceptance Month with a banquet and a special walk, both designed to raise awareness of children and adults on the autism spectrum and to educate parents and the general public of the services available to those who suffer from the development disorder.The special events are apparently working. About 50 people participated Saturday…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 months ago
Council approves mental health, Easter events
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore City Council members swept through a light agenda during their Monday, April 14, meeting, approving the use of city parks for two upcoming events and issuing two proclamations.Four council members (District 5’s Chris Harrison was unable to attend) approved the use of Heritage Park and the area around Atmore Splash Pad by Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce for the Chamber’s Bunny Hop Color Run,…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 months ago
Reid State students honored as part of 2025 All-Alabama Academic Team
Middleton Watson Reid State students Darrian Middleton and Tristan Watson were among fewer than 50 students recognized as the 2025 All-Alabama Academic Team. They were honored Friday, April 11, during the Alabama Community College System’s (ACCS) All-Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program in Birmingham.Darrian Middleton and Tristan Watson, both members of Reid State’s Beta Nu Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, will each receive a $1,000 scholarship for…
by Atmore News access_time8 months ago