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6 arrested for drugs
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer A joint traffic detail conducted across the city Friday night, February 22, and into Saturday by Atmore police and Escambia County deputies resulted in the arrests of numerous individuals on various drug possession or trafficking charges, as well as the location of two people who were the subject of outstanding warrants. Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks said city patrol officers and investigators, along with…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
City school system
Former ALSDE employee warns supporters to proceed with caution By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer About 60 people, most of them filled with confidence that their plan would work and eager to get the ball rolling, attended the public meeting held February 15 to discuss formation of a new school district for the schools within Atmore and separation of those schools from the county education system. But, while confidence and…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Mardi Gras parade set
News Staff Report Atmore’s Elegant Ladies of Essence will sponsor a Mardi Gras parade through the city on Saturday, March 2. The parade is set to begin at 1 p.m. from Atmore City Hall. Entrants will begin lining up at noon. Ladies of Essence is seeking floats, cars, trucks, motorcycles and other entries to join in the fun. There is no fee to participate in the parade. The caravan will…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Loxley woman involved in rollover
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer A Baldwin County woman apparently escaped with only minor injuries after a blown tire caused her vehicle to leave U.S. 31 in a curve just outside Atmore, clip a utility pole, then roll over and slide onto its side in a ditch next to a local salvage yard. According to Alabama State Trooper reports, the single-vehicle crash occurred around 10 a.m. Sunday, February 17,…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
‘Peter Rabbit’ opens this week
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts’ next production might sound like it’s a show just for kids. But “The Adventures of Peter Rabbit” is for adults as well. The play is actually two stories in one – it’s about Peter Rabbit, but it’s also about the author Beatrix Potter. In addition, there are five stories within the “Adventures” which means you’ll see many actors…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago