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Mourning Joyce Bolden
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Until her retirement in 2005, Joyce Bolden was the face of the Atmore Public Library. She served as APL director for 30 years. In fact, her retirement date was December 5, 2005, 30 years to the day since she took the position. In November 2005, Mayor Howard Shell and the Atmore City Council honored Mrs. Bolden with a proclamation extending well wishes on her retirement,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Holman CO arrested
Heroin found during traffic stop By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer A Holman Correctional Facility officer was arrested last week by agents of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Drug Task Force, the second time in two weeks she has been charged with drug-related crimes. According to Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks, 52-year-old Regina Ann Bolar of a Ross Road address in Atmore, was arrested June 17 after a traffic stop…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Legion honors Officer of the Year
News Staff Report The Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 of the American Legion honored a local hero in a ceremony at the post on Tuesday, June 11. Members of the community, city government, and the Atmore Police department attended to honor and recognize the Legion’s award recipient. Sergeant Ryan James, a 12-year veteran of the Atmore Police department, was honored as the local Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. He…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Paternity test leads to courthouse arrest
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Reporter A Pensacola man who showed up at the Escambia County Courthouse on June 6 for the results of a paternity test, was arrested twice, including once inside the courthouse, after he was recognized as the subject of outstanding criminal complaints. Sheriff’s reports show that 23-year-old Kylle Nicholas Cota, who had filed a petition to establish paternity of a child, was arrested inside the courtroom…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
‘Let’s do lunch’
News Staff Report A few years ago, Pride of Atmore committee member Myrna Monroe held a salad luncheon with proceeds benefiting the group’s downtown revitalization project. At that time, she sold tickets to the banks who treated their employees to lunch. Another luncheon is planned, and this time, tickets are available to everyone. In their continuing fund-raising efforts, the Pride of Atmore committee is hosting Myrna’s Salad Luncheon Monday, June…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago