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Public meeting Thursday on possible curfew
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer City of Atmore officials will conduct a public hearing Thursday night, January 23, on the possible implementation of a citywide curfew in response to a string of gun violence incidents that plagued the city during November and December 2024 and cost three local men their lives.The hearing is set for 5:30 p.m. at Atmore City Hall Auditorium (201 East Louisville Avenue).A curfew was first discussed…
by Don Fletcher access_time11 months ago
Peacock announces candidacy for U.S. Congress
Peacock Note: The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. Century native and one-time Atmore resident, Jeff Peacock has announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress in Florida’s 1st Congressional District. Peacock is running as a Republican in the upcoming special election to fill the congressional seat previously held by Congressman Matt Gaetz. The GOP primary election will be held this Tuesday, Jan. 28th.Peacock said he plans to be an advocate…
by Submitted Article access_time11 months ago
Drug raid
4 arrested, ‘large amount’ of cocaine seized at MLK house Lee Martin Wiggins Giddens By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Three Atmore men and an Auburn man were arrested last Thursday, January 9, after a raid by Atmore police narcotics investigators led to the seizure of what police said was a “large amount” of cocaine, along with small amounts of two other illicit substances, at a house on Martin Luther King…
by Don Fletcher access_time11 months ago
Ivey attends meeting with Trump
Ivey News Staff Report Governor Ivey returned to Montgomery late Thursday, January 9, after a productive visit to Mar-a-Lago with President Trump and her fellow Republican governors. According to the governor’s press office, the governor is making clear Alabama is eager to support the Trump agenda and ready to work with the president to continue advancing Alabama. During the few-hour visit, the governor keyed in on areas like border security…
by Atmore News access_time11 months ago
Another honor for Scottie Rodgers
Rodgers By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer For Atmore native Scottie Rodgers, the hits just keep on coming. Or, more accurately, the honors keep piling up.Officials of College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced late last week that the Atmore native is scheduled for June induction into the professional organization’s Hall of Fame. Less than a week later, they announced he has also been selected as this year’s winner of the prestigious Mary…
by Don Fletcher access_time11 months ago