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Record expunged
Jackson I want to thank those who have continued their support of me, and their unquestioned belief in my innocence throughout the legal battle against me personally, which has lasted more than one year.I am glad to report that the felony charges which were filed against me by Escambia County District Attorney Steve Billy, which led to my unlawful arrest, were fully dismissed by the State Attorney General’s Office and…
by Submitted Article access_time1 year ago
City awarded $1.4 million
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore City Council members heard nothing but good news during their Monday, October 28, meeting, including awarding of $1.4 million in state funds to acquire property that will expand the city’s industrial park and hopefully help pay for repairs related to a drainage problem along one of the city’s most-traveled streets.The Council also learned that Main Street Atmore will foot the bill for an extensive…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago
Burn ban in effect in Atmore
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Just three days after the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) issued a Fire Danger Advisory for Escambia and 21 other Alabama counties, Atmore Fire Chief Ron Peebles announced that a burn ban was now in place inside the city limits.“I’m issuing a burn ban inside Atmore, effective immediately,” Peebles said Monday, October 28. “It will remain in effect until further notice, when conditions are better.”Peebles said…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago
Williams Station Day
By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher It was what we call a “Chamber of Commerce” day. You have an outdoor event planned and the weather cooperates beautifully.Such was the case Saturday, October 26, for Williams Station Day. Folks milled around, visited, shopped from booth to booth, enjoyed the entertainment and good food, all under cloudless skies. It was a bit warm, but past WSD events have been cold and blustery and rainy.With…
by Sherry Digmon access_time1 year ago
Felony arrests
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The following felony arrests were reported by officers of the Atmore Police Department (APD) during the period October 19-25:Michele DarbyAn Atmore woman surrendered to Escambia County Detention Center (ECDC) officers October 24 after an APD investigation that began in 2023 led to charges of identity theft against her.APD Sgt. Darrell McMann reported that the investigation was launched September 22, 2023 after a local resident reported…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago