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Traffic stops lead to felony drug charges for out-of-towners
Boutwell Dean Pitts By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Two recent traffic stops by Atmore police officers resulted in the arrests of three people, all from outside Atmore, on felony drug possession charges.The first incident occurred around 11:25 p.m., February 13, after an Atmore Police Department patrol officer spotted a vehicle that was being “driven erratically” along East Horner Street.According to police reports, while the officer was questioning the driver, 21-year-old…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago
GECA to present ‘Enchanted Bookshop’
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Rehearsals are under way for the Greater Escambia Council for the Arts’ production of “The Enchanted Bookshop.” Two casts will perform. The blue cast shows will be Thursday, March 2, and Saturday, March 4, both at 7 p.m. The red cast will be on stage Friday, March 3, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 5, at 2 p.m. Blue cast Margie – Brooklyn Hursh Bombalurina…
by Sherry Digmon access_time1 year ago
Grand opening postponed
The following statement was issued by Pride of Atmore: Due to circumstances beyond the control of Pride of Atmore, the grand opening has been postponed. The show must go on at a later date that has not been chosen yet. We look forward to celebrating with everyone very soon and will announce the new date as soon as all issues have been resolved.Thank you to everyone in the community for…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
Cool, clear water!
WEU’s first-ever boil advisory lifted after lab reports negative results West Escambia and City of Atmore employees work to fix the broken pipe. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Finally, after two full days and two partial ones of badly discolored tap water that wasn’t safe to drink, things have returned to normal for most Atmore residents.West Escambia Utilities Manager Kenny Smith announced shortly after midday Monday (February 13) the lifting…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago
Who’s News?
15 and counting Sissy and Alex Rolin celebrated 15 years as a married couple, 17 years together, on February 9. Sissy said the couple — who have a son, Lagan, and a daughter, Emily — “rode around and enjoyed each other’s time” in celebration of the occasion. She also remembered of her husband that “the very first day I saw him, I knew he was mine.” Congratulations to the couple,…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago