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ECDC official: Online report of murder suspect’s release inaccurate Pettaway By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Despite an online report to the contrary, officials of the Escambia County Detention Center (ECDC) said last week the Mobile teen who shot and killed an Atmore man in late July is still securely behind bars.Jail officers said published reports, that 19-year-old Antonio LeMarcus Pettaway II had been released on bond, are incorrect.Pettaway is being…

CSFO Rochelle Richardson, left, and Assistant Superintendent Michele Collier, right, prepare data for the afternoon budget hearing. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer The Escambia County Board of Education, sitting one member short, took care of a lot of business in a little time last Thursday, September 14, during the panel’s regular meeting. The biggest item during the one-hour session was approval of an operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024,…

By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Jamel Frye is promoting Family and Friends Day next Saturday – but he’s not calling this a fun day. It’s serious business.“I’m asking all pastors who will to have their youth come out,” Frye said. “This is about raising awareness in our community about drugs and violence. We’re in a state of spiritual emergency in our community … I have a serious concern with violence, the…

By DALE ASHSpecial to Atmore News The recently renovated historic century-old Strand Theatre will present its first “first run” film since the completion of the almost 10-year project. The movie, “I CAN” was requested as early as this summer by two different softball teams in Poarch. Multiple phone calls and several months later, the Strand Theatre, listed on the U. S. Department of Interior’s Historical Registry, is one of only…

Preacher asks mayor, council to attend awareness event Escambia County football Head Coach Vincent Harris knows all too well the effects of gun violence. At the ECHS first home game September 1, he encouraged everyone to wear orange and attend a pregame ceremony against gun violence. The event included a balloon release. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer During the Monday (September 11) Atmore City Council meeting, a local pastor formally…