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Felony arrests
Atmore man jailed after forcing way into girlfriend’s car at gunpoint By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The following felony arrests were reported by officers of the Atmore Police Department (APD) during the period April 11-20:Rodney Williams Williams The 36-year-old Atmore man was arrested April 15 after he reportedly jumped into his girlfriend’s car and forced her at gunpoint to begin driving.According to APD reports, police were sent to the 100…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 months ago
Ribbon cutting
At center left, Gage Scott snips the ribbon to officially mark the opening of The Riff Raff Mobile Restaurant, a Brewton-based food truck that is now also operating in Atmore, as his brother, Thomas Scott, looks on. Owners Jon Pence and Crystal Gail Scott (shown in checkered dress and apron) and Tammy Gail Pence, the truck’s chief cook, were joined by Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce officials and Ambassadors, family…
by Atmore News access_time8 months ago
White named RSTC head women’s basketball coach
White Special to Atmore News Reid State Technical College announces the appointment of Willie White, a highly accomplished educator and decorated coach, as the head coach of its women’s basketball team. Coach White brings over 40 years of leadership experience in high school and collegiate athletics.“This exciting transition follows Coach White’s impactful two seasons as Assistant Coach for the Reid State Men’s Basketball Team, where he played a key role…
by Atmore News access_time8 months ago
Twin raids on Hwy. 31
APD recaptures escapee, arrests 4 on felony drug charges McGhee Ledkins Simmons Hightower By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore Police Department (APD) narcotics agent and members of APD’s Special Response Team (SRT) executed a search warrant last Wednesday, April 9, at a residence along U.S. 31, taking an escapee into custody and charging him and three others in the residence with felony drug possession and/or weapons charges.According to police…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 months ago
Pharmacy Relief Act passed, will go into effect Oct. 1
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Although there’s still a long way to go, a local drug store owner said last week’s passage by the Alabama Legislature of The Community Pharmacy Relief Act provides a touch of good news for community pharmacies.Danny Cottrell, owner of Atmore’s Buy-Rite Drugs, said the Act, which will go into effect October 1 after Gov. Kay Ivey signs it into law, aims to protect community pharmacies…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 months ago