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Meth possession charge for women who tried to shoplift clothing By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The following felony arrests were reported by officers of the Atmore Police Department (APD) during the period February 24-March 1:Glenna McCombSheryl Tuele McComb Tuele The Pensacola, Fla. women were arrested March 1 on a felony drug possession charge after they tried to leave Walmart wearing clothing that had not been purchased, from which the price…

Video of meetings available on board website News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education met in a short called meeting Monday morning, March 3,  at the Brewton Central Office. The two agenda items were approved unanimously. The Board * awarded a network equipment bid to KAM Technologies for network switches. Erate project cost is $144,583.03 (District portion is $28,916.61-paid from A & T funds). (Erate is a program…

W.J. and Glender Grissett with Kappa Alpha Psi members Urla Boggan and family W.J. Grissett and Urla Boggan By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Someone said it’s important to give folks accolades while they’re here to receive and enjoy them, not after they pass away.That was certainly the case Saturday afternoon, March 1, as the congregations of Gaines Chapel AME Church and Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, family and friends honored Sister Urla…

Greater Escambia Council for the Arts is presenting the final children’s show of the season, “Pinocchio.” Show dates are February 27 through March 2 and March 6 through 9. Shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday will begin at 7 p.m., with Sunday shows beginning at 2 p.m.Tickets are now available online at gecarts.org.