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Local man faces kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment charges
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Finklea Escambia County sheriff’s deputies arrested an Atmore man March 5 on several charges resulting from his apparent holding of another person against that person’s will.No details have been released, but the Escambia County Detention Center (ECDC) website shows that Krezmenski Montez Finklea, 39, was released March 8 on bond after having been processed into the jail on one felony count each of unauthorized use…
by Don Fletcher access_time9 months ago
Wiggins retains commission seat; Edwards beaten in BOE race
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Not a lot of Escambia County voters went to the polls for the March 5 Super Tuesday Presidential Primary, but those who did were for the most part of a like mind.The Escambia County Commission’s chairman was re-elected over a political newcomer by a virtual 2-1 margin to the District 2 seat he has held for 16 years, while an even higher percentage of voters…
by Don Fletcher access_time9 months ago
Chamber Foundation at ECHS
Monday, March 11, the Atmore Chamber Foundation made a special donation to the Escambia County High School Masonry Department – new boots for the students. Shown at the presentation are Chamber, school and school system officials, from left, Tripp Ward, Travis Stanton, Ashley Mosley, Tirus McKenzie, Anna Ellis, Dylan Boyington, Candace Wooten, Haiden Baxley, Kim Himes, George Brown, and Layton Knight. Not pictured are Brian Kyles and Brandon Dean.
by Atmore News access_time9 months ago
Chamber honors Atmore’s own
News Staff Report The annual Chamber of Commerce Gala was held Friday, March 1. Outstanding service and achievement were recognized as the following people and businesses were honored:Citizen of the Year – Lillie JohnsonLifetime Achievement Award – Eddie TullisBusiness of the Year – Creek Clean, Freddy Alvizo and Tori RodriguezLifetime Business Award – Shirley Darby Lillie Johnson Eddie Tullis Freddy Alvizo and Tori Rodriguez Shirley Darby Photos courtesy of Clay…
by Atmore News access_time9 months ago
City’s arts, entertainment district established
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An ordinance establishing the City of Atmore Arts and Entertainment District, given a first reading by the city council on December 11 and council approval on January 8, is now part of the city code. But there are still logistics to be worked out before the district is in full swing.According to the ordinance (which appears in its entirety, along with a map of the…
by Don Fletcher access_time9 months ago