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Williams By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A 43-year-old Atmore man is behind bars after an investigation that began in February led to the determination that he had been committing financial exploiting of an elderly person through her bank account.The investigation began February 10, according to Atmore Police Department reports, when one of the victim’s family members reported that someone was apparently taking financial advantage of his relative.The family member identified…

By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Three incumbents face challengers in the Poarch Tribal Council election set for Saturday, June 4.The races are as follows:For the secretary position, incumbent Charlotte McGhee Meckel is challenged by Nioma Jackson Till.For the treasurer position, incumbent Amy Bryan Gantt is challenged by Chance Jackson and Denise Young.Dewitt Carter, who holds the at large seat, is facing four challengers – Keith Wayne Colbert, Carla McGhee Hammonds, Douglas…

Finklea By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore man, driving around town despite being the subject of outstanding arrest warrants, now finds himself charged with felony marijuana possession.Atmore Police Department Sgt. Darrell McMann reported that APD investigators notified patrol officers around 10 a.m. on May 24 that 42-year-old Kendreall Martae Finklea, who had two active arrest warrants for domestic violence, was seen driving in the area of Main and Howard…

1 of 2 siblings sought in Feb. assault, robbery now behind bars Thomas Lord By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore man, one of two brothers sought by authorities in the February burglary of a local residence and the armed robbery of the man who lives there, is now behind bars.According to Atmore Police Department reports, investigation into the burglary-armed robbery occurred around 7:30 p.m., February 19, when the victim…

Council OKs $10-a-month raise in collection fees By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore City Council, sitting two members short, unanimously approved during the Monday, May 23, meeting a 50-percent increase in monthly garbage and trash collection fees.Council members Jerome Webster (District 2), Shawn Lassiter (D4) and Chris Harrison (D5) each voted in favor of the measure. District 1’s Webb Nall missed the session in order to attend the funeral of…