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Geer hired as PCI CFO
Geer Special to Atmore News The Poarch Band of Creek Indians announces Suresh Geer as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Geer brings extensive tribal finance experience, including 21 years of previous work with the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s finance team, the last seven of which he served as CFO. He has also promoted the success of other tribal government businesses and gaming operations throughout his consulting services.“The Poarch Band…
by Atmore News access_time7 months ago
Felony arrests
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer D. Williams E. Williams Two Atmore brothers were arrested last Friday, May 3, after Atmore police and Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force agents executed a search warrant on the East Church Street residence they share.According to police reports, the search yielded more than six pounds of marijuana, 65 grams of synthetic marijuana (Spice) and unspecified quantities of Ecstasy and crack cocaine. Lawmen also seized a…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 months ago
No arrests yet
Victims’ injuries stall APD investigation into Tractor Supply stabbings By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer While rumors continue to swirl regarding last week’s double stabbing in the parking lot of Tractor Supply, Atmore police say the severity of the wounds suffered by the two participants has slowed their investigation into the April 23 incident.Atmore Police Department Sgt. Darrell Mcmunn said this week he finally got a chance to talk with one…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 months ago
Judge dismisses Digmon ethics charge
Atmore News Staff Finally. After eight days of waiting on Sherry Digmon’s part, Judge Ben Fuller corrected a cloudy legal situation last weekend by formally issuing an Order of Dismissal, with prejudice, as regards the ethics charge against the Atmore News publisher and co-owner.The dismissal with prejudice, which means the charges cannot be brought back into a courtroom, was granted by Fuller last Saturday evening, April 27. It removes some…
by Atmore News access_time7 months ago
National Day of Prayer is Thursday
Special to Atmore News The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. In Atmore, the observance will be held May 2, 5:30 p.m., in the Escambia County High School Cornell Torrence Auditorium.Everyone is encouraged to bring their Bible. Beginning at 6:15 attendees will read scripture verses, which will be passed out as…
by Atmore News access_time7 months ago