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Teen jury: Drug suspect guilty
Crenshaw By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore woman, arrested April 24 on a felony drug possession charge, received a speedy trial last week but didn’t get the results she had hoped for.Alexis Crenshaw, 24, was found guilty by 12 high school students during the court proceedings that were part of this year’s Law Day observance.Crenshaw was arrested at a license checkpoint in front of the Fast Lane convenience store-gas…
by Don Fletcher access_time12 months ago
Law Day speaker: Keep fire burning
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Nearly 80 seniors from three local schools, including 12 who decided the fate of a woman charged with drug possession, got a first-hand look at how our country’s criminal justice system works during the May 4 session of Escambia County Law Day.The students and their chaperones were part of the 46th local Law Day program, which has been held every year except one since Attorney…
by Don Fletcher access_time12 months ago
Biden’s assault on hunting and fishing
Congressman Jerry Carl Most if not all of us grew up hunting and fishing with our parents, grandparents, and friends. Some of my best memories with my kids and grandkids are when I have taken them hunting and fishing, and this is when some of the best life lessons and family stories are passed on from one generation to the next.In my opinion, enjoying the great outdoors with our friends…
by Submitted Article access_time12 months ago
Prayer at ACH
About 30 people gathered in front of Atmore Community Hospital Thursday, May 4, in observance of the National Day of Prayer. Shown at right, the Rev. Coleman Wallace presented Scripture (Psalm 103:1-5) and thanked God for His blessings on this nation, Atmore and Atmore Community Hospital. At his right is ACH administrative assistant Kim Himes who organizes the event each year.
by Atmore News access_time12 months ago
National Day of Prayer
The community-wide National Day of Prayer was held Thursday, May 4, at Escambia County High School. Prayer was offered en masse and in break-out prayer sessions for Education, Media, Government, Family, Military, Church, and Business. Shown at right, the NDOP Committee, from left, seated, Mavis Torrence, Edna Powers, Thelma Powers; standing Dale Ash, Rhonda Lowery, Linda Albritton, Linda Godwin, Sandra Huffines, Urla Boggan. Trumpet soloist Dietrich Bondurant ended the service…
by Atmore News access_time12 months ago