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Felony arrests
$1M bond for Atmore man charged with trafficking meth By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The following felony arrests were reported by officers of the Atmore Police Department (APD) and Poarch Creek Indians (PCI) police department during the period February 6-9: Ricky Donnell Reed Jr. Reed Few details were provided, but the Escambia County Detention Center (ECDC) website shows Reed, 29, was arrested February 6 by PCI tribal police on felony…
by Don Fletcher access_time10 months ago
HIPPY enjoys Valentine’s Day
HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) held their Valentine’s Loose Parts Group Meeting recently. They enjoyed stories and games, and they made love bugs, heart families and decorated heart cookies. Shown are, from left, front, Livia Bishop, Jaden Woods, Montavius Williams, Josiah Brown, Alexander McIntyre, Emi Waller, Naomi Roley, Anna Reed; middle, Waylon Boutwell, Willow Faruk, Kyleigh Peaden, Brynn Boone, Darrell Metzler, Emelia Haynie; back, Idell Grubbs, Hattie…
by Atmore News access_time10 months ago
Hostage
Tear gas brings end to 6-hour standoff at Brown St. house From left, APD officers John Hiebert and Ryan Gagliano remove crime scene tape to let a sheriff’s vehicle out of the staging area. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A six-hour standoff between an Atmore man who shot several times at a city police officer, then barricaded himself and his girlfriend inside their Brown Street residence Monday night (February 10),…
by Don Fletcher access_time10 months ago
Case dismissed
Destiny pastor awaiting DA’s decision on indictment Bishop By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Charges against Destiny Worship Center Pastor Bernard Bishop — arrested December 5 and accused of trying to smuggle drugs, weapons and other contraband into Fountain Correctional Facility Annex — were dropped during a preliminary hearing held Monday (February 10) at the county courthouse.Bishop’s attorney, Jerome C. Carter of Mobile, said he and his client are “very happy”…
by Don Fletcher access_time10 months ago
Council votes to double next administration’s pay
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Four Atmore City Council members gave unanimous approval during their Monday, February 10, meeting to a resolution that will double the monthly pay for the next mayoral administration.The city’s next mayor will be paid $6,000 per month ($72,000 per year), compared to the $35,000 salary Mayor Jim Staff currently receives. Council members, who are paid $400 per month, will be paid twice that when the…
by Don Fletcher access_time10 months ago