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Task force finds rock cocaine, pot; other drugs hidden in chili cans Williams By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer State and local drug agents conducted a late-night raid last week that resulted in the confiscation of varying amounts of illicit substances, including some hidden in chili cans, and enough of one substance to draw a trafficking charge.Atmore Police Sgt. Darrell McMann reported that Keith Lamor Williams, 48, of Atmore was arrested…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer While most of his classmates will have all summer to dream about their futures as adults, former Flomaton High School quarterback Zeb Vickery will start living his dream just three days after he’s handed his diploma on May 26.The 6-foot-2, 195-pound athlete recently accepted a “preferred walk-on” role with the University of Alabama Birmingham football team but changed his mind when a similar offer came…

Sheldon Williams signs with CACC ECHS standout Sheldon Williams (front row, center) accepted a scholarship offer Monday, April 25, to play for Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette. Joining the new Sun Chiefs signee are, from left, front, his younger brother, Stephen Williams and his mother, Shirley Williams; back, Coach Layton Knight, Dexter Williams, Lue Williams, CACC Coach Robby Robertson. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County High School…

Gideons By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer When Alabama Lions District 34-C held its convention in Atmore about four years ago, members of the local club went all out to impress attendees and make them feel welcome. Apparently, the effort was successful.Not only have officials of the state organization chosen the city as the spot where they will hold their 97th Annual Convention, which will take place this Thursday, April 28,…

Candidate, former principal, says ‘railroaded out of county’ District 6 BOE incumbent Sherry Digmon District 6 BOE challenger Michael Bowens District 4 BOE incumbent Cindy Jackson District 4 BOE challenger John Brantley By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The Escambia County Republican Executive Committee’s monthly meeting, held Monday evening (April 18) in the auditorium of Atmore City Hall, was a typical GOP get-together … for about 35 minutes.The highlight of the…