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Crenshaw By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore woman, arrested April 24 on a felony drug possession charge, received a speedy trial last week but didn’t get the results she had hoped for.Alexis Crenshaw, 24, was found guilty by 12 high school students during the court proceedings that were part of this year’s Law Day observance.Crenshaw was arrested at a license checkpoint in front of the Fast Lane convenience store-gas…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Nearly 80 seniors from three local schools, including 12 who decided the fate of a woman charged with drug possession, got a first-hand look at how our country’s criminal justice system works during the May 4 session of Escambia County Law Day.The students and their chaperones were part of the 46th local Law Day program, which has been held every year except one since Attorney…

About 30 people gathered in front of Atmore Community Hospital Thursday, May 4, in observance of the National Day of Prayer. Shown at right, the Rev. Coleman Wallace presented Scripture (Psalm 103:1-5) and thanked God for His blessings on this nation, Atmore and Atmore Community Hospital. At his right is ACH administrative assistant Kim Himes who organizes the event each year.

Little Miss (4-6), from left, Little Miss Mayfest – Laura Kate Lee; 1st Alternate – Ava Brielle Culliver; 2nd Alternate – Rori-Kate McGhee. Ava Brielle Culliver also won Miss People’s Choice. Petite Miss (7-9), from left, Petite Miss Mayfest – Greenlee Harper Rolin; 1st Alternate – Natalie Grace Bell; 2nd Alternate – Gracelyn Isabella Hawsey Junior Miss (10-12), Junior Miss Mayfest – Magdalene “Maggie” Gordon. Not pictured: 1st Alternate – Molly Elizabeth…