Month: June 2025

Don Fletcher

Shoplifting suspect busted for crack cocaine possession
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The following felony arrest was the only one reported by officers of the Atmore Police Department (APD) during the period June 1-7:James Peoples Peoples The 67-year-old Atmore man was arrested June 7 on several charges, including felony drug possession, after he reportedly stole unspecified items from Walmart.According to police reports, officers were sent to the local retailer around 1:25 p.m. after store officials filed a…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 months ago
Top volunteer firefighters
Jerry Martin Jr. of McCall Volunteer Fire Department was named Escambia County Volunteer Firefighter Association’s Male Firefighter of the Year during the association’s recent meeting at Dixie VFD headquarters. Shown from left, Dekota Chancery, Charles Jackson, Martin, Joey Moffitt, Jerry Gehman. Hannah Milliken of Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department was named Female Firefighter of the Year by the Escambia County Volunteer Firefighter Association during the association’s recent meeting at Dixie VFD…
by Atmore News access_time6 months ago
Tom Byrne Park Pool information
Swimming and diving lessonsRegistration for the second session of swimming and diving lessons will be held Monday, June 16, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tom Byrne Park Pool. Lessons will be June 23 – July 11 with classes at 10 and 11. These classes will meet Monday – Friday for one hour each. Afternoon lessons will be during the same time frame with classes at 5, 5:30, 6 and 6:30…
by Atmore News access_time6 months ago
Henley in UA’s cooperative program
University of Alabama student Charles Henley of Atmore is participating in UA’s Cooperative Education Program during the summer 2025 semester. Henley is working for Nucor Decatur.In the Cooperative Education Program, students alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time employment. This program offers work related to the academic major or career interests of each student.While in school, students carry regular course schedules. While on co-op, they work with professionals…
by Atmore News access_time6 months ago
4 Atmore students graduate TU
Troy University recently recognized students who completed the requirements for graduation during the Spring Semester and Term 4 of the 2024-2025 academic year.Local students who graduated are Samantha Forkins Claude Hadley Michael Jones Darryl McMillianThe Spring Semester includes graduates from the Troy, Ala., campus. Term 4 graduates include students at Troy’s campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery, Ala., along with teaching sites outside of Alabama and online.
by Atmore News access_time6 months ago