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APD’s new K-9 officers already on the job
Officer Joshua Hochstetler and Bantu Officer Justin Thompson and Bama News Staff Report The Atmore Police Department (APD) announced this week the addition of two K-9 officers, Bama and Bantu, to its law enforcement team. The new four-legged officers have already begun to play “a vital role in the department’s efforts to enhance public safety and combat crime in the community,” police officials said in a press release.APD began in…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
DA Steve Billy to retire at year’s end
Billy News Staff Report Steve Billy, District Attorney for Alabama’s 21st Judicial Circuit (Escambia County), announced last week that he will retire at the end of this year from the position he has held for the past 20 years.The 67-year-old DA has reportedly filed paperwork notifying Gov. Kay Ivey of his intentions. The governor is accepting applications already and will choose a successor for Billy from among the applicants who…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Help needed with Tax Counseling for the Elderly program
Special to Atmore News Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is seeking help with its free tax prep program called Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE). An informational meeting for potential volunteers will take place from 12:30-2 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, at the Flomaton Public Library, 436 Dr. Van Avenue.Last year the organization of retired senior professionals completed taxes for residents of Atmore, Flomaton and the Poarch Band of Creek…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Lions celebrate sight services
Joyce Petty, Barry Elliott By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met October 2 in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. President Lion Joyce Petty called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Lion Mike von Keyserling said the prayer and the blessing.Barry Elliott from Birmingham was introduced as a visitor.Following lunch, Lion Joyce discussed Taste of the South and…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
EA volleyball Senior Night
News Staff Report Escambia Academy honored volleyball players during Senior Night Tuesday, October 1. Shown are, from left,Paisley Donaldson, Ana Chesley Robinson, Madison Freeman, and coach Mandi Carter. EA won over Pensacola Home School that evening.“This night was extra special for me because this group of seniors were a part of the first teams I coached at EA,” Carter said. “They definitely have grown as players since the sixth grade.…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago