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APD traffic stop nets drug suspect
James By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A March 20 traffic stop led to the arrest of an Atmore man, already the subject of outstanding warrants for drug violations, on new drug charges.Atmore Police Department Sgt. Darrell McMann reported that a patrol officer pulled over a vehicle driven by Roy Donta James, 41, that was traveling along Jack Springs Road with an expired tag.Reports show that James informed the officer he…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Sexton seeks Senate seat
Sexton Note: The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. Former Atmore resident, Stephen Sexton, has announced his candidacy for the Republican Primary for Alabama Senate District 22, representing Escambia and Washington Counties, part of Baldwin County and the Cities of Mount Vernon, Satsuma, Saraland and Chickasaw in Mobile County.A retired Army Chaplain and Iraq War Veteran, Stephen wants to serve the residents of Senate District 22. He is active…
by Submitted Article access_time4 years ago
No parole for Perdido man
Hadley By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A Perdido man, not yet halfway through a 20-year sentence for causing the death of a passenger in his vehicle, will serve at least five more years in prison.Roil Lamar Hadley Jr., 41, was denied parole during recent hearings by the Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles.According to the Alabama Department of Corrections, Hadley has served seven years and almost six months in custody,…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Shamrock Shuffle winners
News Staff Report The Main Street Atmore 2nd Annual Shamrock Shuffle was held Saturday, March 19, beginning at Heritage Park and ending on Ridgeley Street.Below is a list of winners.Male1st place – Matthew Milstid, 23 minutes2nd place – Taylor Becton, 23.5 minutes3rd place – Owen Moore, 24.11 minutesFemale1st place – Joyce Weber, 25.49 minutes2nd place –Rachel Holland, 33.26 minutes3rd place – Amber Huskey, 33.57 minutes12 and under winnerMason Berry, 32.40…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Council OKs earlier Sunday alcohol sales
Proclaims Vietnam Veterans Week Mayor Jim Staff, second from left, presented the proclamation to VFW Memorial Auxiliary members, from left, Arlene Delafosse, Jenny Hutto, and Jackey Odom. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore City Council members voted during their Monday, March 14, meeting to lengthen the hours for off-premises sales of beer and wine on Sundays, designated an upcoming period to honor veterans of the Vietnam War and approved the…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago