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New ECHS coach
Former T.R. Miller assistant to head program Harris By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Vincent Harris, an assistant football coach at T.R. Miller High the past two years, was introduced as the new head football coach and athletic director at Escambia County High School during the Monday, June 6, special meeting of the Escambia County Board of Education. Harris also coached four years at Pleasant Grove High, including the first…
PCI incumbents hold seats
Election winners, from left, Charlotte Meckel, Dewitt Carter, Amy Gantt. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Three incumbents held their seats in the June 4 Poarch Tribal Council election.For the secretary position, incumbent Charlotte McGhee Meckel won 776 to 375 over her challenger Nioma Jackson Till.Incumbent Amy Bryan Gantt retained her treasurer position with 611 votes. Challengers Chance Jackson had 197 votes, and Denise Young had 359 votes.Dewitt Carter, who holds the…
Battle of the Badges Saturday
News Staff Report Betty Warren, retired local educator and director of the city swimming pool at Tom Byrne Park for the past 51 years, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch this Saturday, June 11, when Atmore’s police and fire departments continue their annual rivalry on the softball diamond.The Battle of the Badges Charity Softball Game, which pits the Atmore Fire Department Plug Uglies against the Atmore Police Department Road…
Man nabbed for trying to steal AC unit
Brown By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore man was arrested after he was spotted trying to steal an air conditioning unit from a city residence.Sgt. Darrell McMann, public information officer for Atmore Police Department, reported that dispatchers received a call around 1:40 a.m., June 1, notifying police of the theft attempt, at a residence on McGlasker Street.The caller was able to furnish a description of the suspect, and an…
Charged in ’21 vehicle theft
White By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore man was taken into custody May 30, charged in connection with the theft last year of a motor vehicle in Escambia County, Fla.Atmore Police Department Sgt. Darrell McMann confirmed the arrest of Johnny Wayne White, 40, who is accused of getting rid of the stolen vehicle by having it crushed at an Atmore recycling center.White’s involvement in the case was confirmed October…