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Gartman By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Apple Inc. has warned consumers that scam artists are trying to bilk their victims by using cards issued by the world’s largest technology company. Those scammers have brought their ruse to Atmore, and they’re using the name of a local preacher to try and separate locals from their money.Andy Gartman, pastor of Atmore First United Methodist Church, confirmed this week reports that the shady…

Purvis Family members and other mourners watch as four of the tribute planes soar above the grave site. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A crowd of about 75 people turned out last Friday (October 8) to say goodbye to Leonard Purvis. Tears were shed and a sense of loss was evident during the final rites for the local man, who passed away October 4, but there were also smiles from…

Harris By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore man remained behind bars this week after his September 29 arrest on numerous charges, including that he allegedly held a woman against her will for a week, sexually assaulting and torturing her during that time.Anthony Anttwon Harris, 40, was charged by Atmore police with one count each of first-degree kidnapping, sexual torture, first-degree sexual abuse and second-degree domestic violence in connection with…

Special to Atmore News Muskogee Technology (MT), a business owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, was named 2021 Small Manufacturer of the Year by the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) in partnership with the Alabama Technology Institute (ATN).The Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Award’s program recognizes the state’s top manufacturers. Recipients were chosen by an independent panel of judges for their excellence in leadership, performance, profitability, and workforce…

Leon Chavers points out some of the appliances from which the wires were cut. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County, Fla. authorities are reportedly on the lookout for one of at least two burglars who broke into a small Davisville church and its parsonage and stripped both buildings of their wiring.The break-in left the rural church’s congregation of less than 10 members with the task of rewiring a building…