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Atmore man paroled; 2 other area men denied
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore man, convicted in 2023 of theft of property, was paroled after serving slightly more than two years of his prison sentence. The early release was granted during recent hearings by the Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles.Things didn’t go as well for an inmate who listed an Atmore address after his 2018 arrest, but a Flomaton address after three previous arrests, nor for…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago
Obituaries, week of August 28, 2024
Duane Bond II Mr. Duane Bond II, age 57, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, in Century, Fla. He was born in Jamestown, N.Y. and resided in Tennessee for some time before relocating to Century for the past 10 years. His favorite pastime was golfing and traveling with his wife. He enjoyed watching Florida Gators Football and was a Baltimore Ravens Fan.He was preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
Not guilty!
Atmore woman acquitted of aggravated battery; other charges dropped Chick By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A 21-year-old Atmore woman, charged in May 2023 with two felonies and three misdemeanors related to the break-in of a Bratt mobile home and an attack on its occupants, was found not guilty by an Escambia County (Fla.) jury of the most serious accusation against her, aggravated battery (with a deadly weapon).According to a summary…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago
Local woman suffers serious injuries in Fla. crash
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore woman was one of two people seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision that took place Friday, August 16, near Century, Fla.According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reports, the collision between a Chevrolet sports utility vehicle and a Ford pickup sent the pickup’s driver and a passenger in the SUV, the Atmore woman, to the hospital with injuries that, though serious, were not considered…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago
Karrick, Main Street Atmore receive awards
Nancy Karrick Accepting Main Street Atmore awards were, from left, Terrence Breckenridge, Nicole Jones, Dale Ash, Shinora Redmond, Alfredo Alivzo Special to Atmore News On August 15, Main Street Alabama held its eleventh annual Awards of Excellence Banquet at the Community House in Monroeville to celebrate the successes of local programs.Main Street Alabama President and State Coordinator Mary Helmer Wirth and Assistant State Coordinator Trisha Black recognized projects and individuals…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago