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Destructive DUI
Lottie home destroyed by fire when impaired driver runs off road Wasdin Volunteer firefighters try to gain control of the blaze. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer An Atmore restaurant manager, his wife and their 3-year-old child are trying to put their lives back together after a Lottie man, charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, ran his vehicle off a rural road and triggered a fire that sent…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Car hits truck, ignites fire; Lottie residence destroyed
A former country store, converted some time ago to a residence, was destroyed by fire today (Thursday, Feb. 25) when a car hit a truck in front of the home, knocking it into the structure and starting the destructive blaze. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m.. when the car, of unknown make and model, veered off the road and started the chain reaction. The dwelling once operated as Lottie Grocery,…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Man, 73, charged after tries to run down policeman, rams APD unit
Sanders A 73-year-old Atmore man was charged Wednesday (Feb. 24) with attempted murder after he tried to run down a city police officer with his car as an incident at a local bank escalated into a chase into Florida. Police Chief Chuck Brooks reported that Lem Roy Sanders is charged locally with one count each of attempted murder and attempting to elude law enforcement. Officers were sent to United Bank’s…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Former Miss ECHS racks up accolades
Montgomery Special to Atmore News To say that January 2021 was a good month for Brittany Rudolph Montgomery would be to put it lightly. Brittany, a 2005 Escambia County High School graduate who was selected as Miss ECHS as a sophomore in 2003, picked up three separate honors in this year’s first month. Now living and teaching school in the Orlando, Fla. area, she was first picked as one of…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Lions recognize Lion of the Year
Brandy Giger and Charlie Wigglesworth Brandy Giger, left, presents the Lion of the Year Award to Mandie Thompson By NANCY KARRICK Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club held its monthly meeting on February 17 at Acapulco Restaurant. Lion President Brandy Giger called the meeting to order and Lion Kevin Garrett gave the opening prayer and blessing. Lion Charlie Wigglesworth, incoming District Governor, was introduced as our guest. Lion…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago