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By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A January 21 traffic stop in downtown Atmore led to the discovery and recovery by city police of a significant amount of marijuana and counterfeit U.S. currency.Police took a suspect into custody, but the counterfeit money angle makes the case primarily a U.S. Secret Service operation, and federal agents have not released the suspect’s name or issued a mug shot.“One of our officers conducted a…

Proof of vaccination, masks required Stallworth By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher In deference to the pandemic, Lillie Johnson and her fellow members of the Yellow Hat Society did not hold the annual Rosa Parks Breakfast in 2021. However, the group is planning to host the 15th annual service Saturday, February 5, 9 a.m., at Greater Mt. Triumph Missionary Baptist Church. The program is free and open to all 16 years old…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A Flomaton man lost his life, and an Atmore man and three children were seriously injured, in a two-vehicle collision that happened last Wednesday, January 19, in the Wawbeek community.Alabama State Troopers reported that Calvin L. Johnson, 68, was pronounced dead at the scene after the 2004 Honda SUV he was driving collided with a 2003 Toyota pickup driven by Brian T. Grant, 46, of…

Graham News Staff Report The Alabama State Parks Division (ASPD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced that Dave Graham, commander of American Legion Post 90 in Atmore, is the recipient of one of this year’s prestigious Eagle Awards.Graham was included among the honorees for the planning and work behind the newly constructed Old Glory Lookout at Cheaha State Park, where ashes from retired flags are…