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The newly formed Relay For Life Committee held their first meeting Thursday, June 22, to discuss bringing back the American Cancer Society Relay For Life event in Atmore. Plans were made for a “soft opening” in September at Heritage Park, with a full-fledged event tentatively set for May 2024. Shown are committee members at the June 22 meeting, from left, seated, Myrna Monroe, Jodi James, Emilee Craft, Felicia Bishop, Kim…

Pensacola man charged after stimulant pills found in car Greene Kelly White Stacey Wiggins By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore residents arrested on felony charges during the period June 20-26, as well as non-residents arrested by local authorities on felony charges, included the following:*A Pensacola, Fla. man was arrested June 20 after Atmore police responded around noon to the 1800 block of South Main Street in reference to “a suspicious…

Speegle among 3 fatally injured in crash near Robertsdale; wife critical Speegle By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The Poarch Band of Creek Indians community was saddened by the Sunday, June 18, death of Chief Financial Officer Tim Speegle, who was one of three people killed in a multi-vehicle crash near Robertsdale.According to Robertsdale Police Department reports, David Colburn, 60, whose city of residence was not listed, was driving a black…