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Fatal crash
Collision claims life of Atmore woman By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer An Atmore woman was apparently killed instantly when the vehicle she was driving crossed the center line of U.S. 31 and was plowed into by another car on May 15. According to Alabama State Trooper reports, 25-year-old Tracie Shenaye Young was killed when the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt she was driving collided with a 2004 GMC Envoy. Troopers said…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
GECA?auditions
The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts will present “Father of the Bride” for the summer production. Auditions will be held Sunday, May 20, at 2 p.m. This is not a musical, nor is it the 1991 movie starring Steve Martin. Think about the 1950 American comedy film starring Spencer Tracy, about a man trying to cope with preparations for his daughter’s upcoming wedding. If you’d like to audition, come…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Arrests made in gunfire incident
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Although Atmore police are not yet ready to release the names of their suspects, Police Chief Chuck Brooks confirmed this week that numerous individuals have been arrested in connection with the April 28 hail of gunfire that awakened residents of several neighborhoods. “We’ve made several arrests in that case,” Brooks told local reporters. “We’re not ready to release the names yet because there are…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago