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Traffic stops lead to felony drug possession charges
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The following felony arrests were reported by officers of the Atmore Police Department (APD) during the period May 10-18:Joshua Hill Hill Hill, 28, of Atmore was arrested on a felony pot possession charged after a small amount of marijuana was found in his vehicle when he was stopped around 7:50 a.m. because the vehicle displayed an expired license plate.Police reports show that Hill’s license was…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 months ago
Main Street Atmore recognized by Main Street America
Special to Atmore News Main Street Atmore has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of designated programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™.Main Street Atmore has generated over $10 million in local reinvestment, helped open 32 businesses, created more than…
by Atmore News access_time7 months ago
Brown, Lovold named to SNHU Dean’s List
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) named the following Atmore students to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List: Natasha Lovold Kathryn BrownFull-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter / spring, and summer.The spring terms run…
by Atmore News access_time7 months ago
Morgan named to SNHU President’s List
Rajania Morgan of Atmore has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Spring 2025 President’s List.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List.Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter / spring, and summer.The spring terms run from January to May.
by Atmore News access_time7 months ago
PCI donates to AACCM
Charlotte Meckel and Sandy Hollinger, members of the Poarch Creek Tribal Council, delivered a check to Atmore Area Christian Care Ministry, Wednesday, May 14. The funds will be applied to a walk-in freezer. Susan Smith was instrumental in securing the donation. Shown at the presentation at AACCM are, from left, Charlotte Meckel, Nancy Morr, Kathy Van Soest, Susan Smith, Linda Bumann, Albert Brown, and Sandy Hollinger.
by Atmore News access_time7 months ago