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Felony arrests by APD
News Staff Report The following individuals were arrested by officers and/or investigators with the Atmore Police Department on felony charges during the period August 1-8: David Mims Arrested July 25Charged with using false ID to avoid arrest or hinder prosecution; third-degree domestic violence (harassment) Clifford Williams Arrested August 3Charged with being a fugitive from justice (wanted in Florida for possession of controlled substance, possession of marijuana) Jonathan McKinley Arrested August…
Chamber hosts job fair
Emily Fayard Escobedo, left, and Sarah Wooten, right, with Gulf Coast RC&D News Staff Report Representatives with 13 businesses were looking for folks to talk with them about jobs Thursday, August 4, as the Atmore Chamber of Commerce hosted a job fair at Grace Fellowship.Businesses on hand included Walmart, Department of Corrections, Swift Lumber, Premiere Staffing Services, Atmore Nursing Center, United Bank, Costal Growers, Coastal Alabama Community College, Escofab, Gulf…
A.C. Moore pre-K dress code clarification
Special to Atmore News Pre-K classes at A.C. Moore will begin the same time as all public school classes. Following is a clarification for the dress code at A.C. Moore. Shirts (boys/girls): Red, white, and gray polo style shirts and blouses with collars. No logos larger than a quarter monogrammed on shirts and blouses. Spirit / club t-shirts are to be worn on Fridays only.Pants / skirts / dresses /…
New EA coach
Webster takes over boys basketball program Webster By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer There’s no doubt Jerome Webster knows basketball and how to coach it. But the veteran volunteer coach, selected recently to head up Escambia Academy’s boys team, knows he’s sailing into uncharted waters.“It’s going to be a big difference,” said Webster, who was a volunteer coach at Escambia County High School for several years. “I have to adjust to…
‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ opens next week
News Staff Report The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts’ next production is “Cheaper by the Dozen.” Show dates are August 11-14 and August 18-21. Tickets will be available at a later date. No phone reservations are being accepted. There are two casts for this show. Following are casts lists. Red Cast Father – Dietrich Bondurant Mother – Katherine Eby Anne – Hannah Mascaro Ernestine – Breely Richardson Martha –…