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T. Black By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer An Atmore man remained in the county jail this week, charged with attempted murder in the recent shooting of another man at a local apartment complex. Police Chuck Brooks confirmed this week that 24-year-old Travis Jermal Black of a Clark Street address, was arrested early Saturday, December 18, and charged with the shooting, which sent the victim to the hospital with five…

Lyn Stuart News Staff Report The Mobile and Baldwin County Bar Association presented the Howell T. Heflin Honor and Integrity Award to Justice Lyn Stuart in December. The annual award recognizes an Alabama judge or attorney who has brought honor and integrity to the legal profession during his/her years of service to the citizens of Mobile and Baldwin counties. Justice Stuart served as Alabama Assistant Attorney General, Baldwin County Assistant…

Event Zone owner claims harassed by city officials By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer The Monday, December 28 meeting of Atmore City Council only took a couple of minutes, as only one item appeared on the business agenda. It was getting to that item that stretched the session into a 45-minute series of arguments, claims and counterclaims. A movement to revoke the business license of The Event Zone was eventually…

News Staff Report Do you have questions or concerns about the construction of healthcare facilities near the interstate? You may have your voice heard at a public hearing Wednesday, December 30, 10 a.m., in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. Discussion will include proposed issuance by the Escambia County Health Care Authority of its tax-exempt note not to exceed $3.5 million, to finance the construction, furnishing and equipping of…

By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher No one would disagree 2020 has been an extraordinary year. Certainly, educators can attest to the kind of year it’s been. They’ve had to change how school is done, devising and adapting to new methods. In light of the extraordinary school year, the Escambia County Board of Education approved a resolution at the December 17 meeting extending “extraordinary compensation” for employees. The resolution reads in…