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ECSO drug arrests include Atmore woman
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies made five arrests for possession of unlawful drugs over the most recent weekend, including that of an Atmore woman..   According to a press release issued by Sheriff Heath Jackson, the deputies used ECSO K-9 units to detect unlawful drugs during traffic stops.   On Saturday, Nov. 2, an ECSO deputy detected the odor of marijuana coming from a vehicle stopped on Poarch Road.  …
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Ribbon cutting
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Atmore Community Home Care LLC Thursday, November 7. Shown are, from left, front, Emilee Waters, Vickie Carrier, Brandy Giger, Kim Himes, Candie Northey, Kristal Grace, administrator Alysia Presley, Samaria Boggan, Latressa Wilson, Karen Shepherd, Jeanne Weeks, Delois Wilson; back, Morgan Roberts, Bryan Crone, Kimberly Scott, Robbie Cale, James Kildow, Lisa Schneider, Jordan Barnett, Emily Wilson.
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Celebrating an anniversary
Ken and Jean Holcombe are celebrating an anniversary this month. The couple met at Buster Joyner’s Ice Cream Parlor when it was on South Main Street. They met in July and married November 19, 1951. When asked the secret to a long marriage, Jean said, “You’ve got to give. God’s help is the main thing.” Jean said she prayed before they married, “If he’s not the right one, put a…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Veterans Day programs planned
Perdido Elementary School The students, faculty and staff of Perdido Elementary / Middle School invite veterans and their immediate families to a Veterans Day celebration Wednesday. November 6, 8:30 a.m., in the school gym. This year’s program will feature a special guest speaker, the Baldwin County High School JROTC Flag and rifle Drill Teams, and the Peridido Middle School Band. There will be a reception immediately following the program in…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Meet Butterfinger
Handsome Butterfinger is patiently waiting for his new “furever” family to come and take him home. Butterfinger is a 5-year-old, 40-pound male Bulldog mix that loves to be around people and is good with other dogs. He is up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee, which includes neuter. Please make plans to come meet Butterfinger Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago