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Ecstasy pill turned up during APD traffic stop
Robinson By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore woman who admitted to police during a traffic stop that she had earlier smoked marijuana, was arrested on a felony drug possession charge after an MDMA tablet was found in her car.According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s website, MDMA (commonly known as Ecstasy or Molly) is “chemically similar to both stimulants and hallucinogens, producing feelings of increased energy, pleasure, emotional…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
SORNA violations land Atmore man back in jail
Stabler By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore man, convicted two years ago for enticing a minor for immoral purposes, is back behind bars after he failed to adhere to the provisions of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA).Robert Lee Stabler, 23, who was arrested in 2019 for enticing an 8-year-old girl into a sexual situation, was convicted in 2020.He was arrested again November 18 by Escambia County…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Community’s first shredding event a success
Shown front row, from left, Gloria Jones, Tawanna Thomas, Pat Wilson Cross, Janice Ware, Sandra Gray, Anne Powell; back row, from left, Charles Brown, David Quarker. Edward Garcia, David Quarker Jr. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore residents with attics, closets and storerooms full of old documents now have more room for other things.Despite a last-minute postponement from Thanksgiving weekend, locals turned out in force for a Saturday, December 3,…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Pow WOW!
Rain, wind fail to dampen PCI’s 50th Thanksgiving celebration 2022 PCI Tribal Princesses, from left, Little Miss Princess – Jayla Smith; Elementary Princess – Yanasa Alvarez; Junior Princess – Savannah Gibson; Senior Princess – Mckenna Pettis; Senior Adult Princess – Amanda Montgomery; Elder Princess – Vicky Burns. News Staff Report A large crowd of indeterminate size braved a heavy rainstorm and stiff, chilly winds to attend this year’s resumption of…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
‘Christmas with Gordon Mote’ Dec. 4 at First Baptist
Gordon Mote By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Renown Christian / southern gospel pianist, singer, songwriter, recording artist Gordon Mote returns to Atmore next week.In addition to his other claims to fame, Mote is one of the Rev. Kevin Garrett’s good friends. The two are friends from junior high school and were in band and chorus together through school.Last October, Mote performed at Atmore First Baptist Church, and Garrett has invited him…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 years ago