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Walmart robber, other female denied parole, as is Brewton drug dealer
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Two female inmates who were convicted in Escambia County Circuit Court, including one who tried to rob the local Walmart, were rejected in their respective bids for parole, as was a Brewton man convicted for the third time six years ago of dealing drugs, during hearings by the Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles.Therease Antoine Fletcher Fletcher Fletcher, a Huntsville resident before she was sent…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago
Traffic stops end in felony drug arrests for Flomaton, Creola men
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The following felony arrests were reported by Atmore Police Department (APD) officers during the period September 20-29:Cody Leverette Leverette A 26-year-old Flomaton man was jailed September 27 on a felony drug possession charge after he was pulled over for driving a vehicle with a shattered windshield.APD reports show the traffic stop occurred around 3 p.m. on South Main StreetDuring the officer’s interaction with the driver,…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago
The Biden-Harris Administration should put Americans first
Congressman Jerry Carl As another dangerous and potentially deadly hurricane is set to make landfall in Florida in a few days, communities in Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina are still struggling to get all the necessary federal assistance to recover and rebuild from the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Unfortunately, the response from the Biden-Harris administration has been weak, slow, and yet again showcases their America-last agenda.The Federal Emergency Management…
by Submitted Article access_time1 year ago
Help needed with Tax Counseling for the Elderly program
Special to Atmore News Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is seeking help with its free tax prep program called Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE). An informational meeting for potential volunteers will take place from 12:30-2 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, at the Flomaton Public Library, 436 Dr. Van Avenue.Last year the organization of retired senior professionals completed taxes for residents of Atmore, Flomaton and the Poarch Band of Creek…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
No playoffs for ECHS after loss to Orange Beach
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County High’s defensive unit turned in a stellar effort last Friday (October 4) against Orange Beach’s Makos, but the ECHS offense suffered five turnovers and was held to 17 net yards in a 38-6 Class 4A, Region 1 setback that ended any hopes the Blue Devils might have had of postseason play.ECHS played tough in the first half, especially the defense. LeBron Willis scored…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago