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ECSO providing SROs during summer
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The May 24 slaughter of 19 students and teachers, along with the wounding of 17 others at a Uvalde, Texas elementary school might have facilitated the action, but Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson said he and school officials had discussed keeping School Resource Officers (SROs) in place over the summer long before that tragedy occurred.“We had been in talks early on about trying to do…
by Don Fletcher
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PCI election is Saturday
By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Three incumbents face challengers in the Poarch Tribal Council election set for Saturday, June 4.The races are as follows:For the secretary position, incumbent Charlotte McGhee Meckel is challenged by Nioma Jackson Till.For the treasurer position, incumbent Amy Bryan Gantt is challenged by Chance Jackson and Denise Young.Dewitt Carter, who holds the at large seat, is facing four challengers – Keith Wayne Colbert, Carla McGhee Hammonds, Douglas…
by Atmore News
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Financial exploitation of elderly
Williams By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A 43-year-old Atmore man is behind bars after an investigation that began in February led to the determination that he had been committing financial exploiting of an elderly person through her bank account.The investigation began February 10, according to Atmore Police Department reports, when one of the victim’s family members reported that someone was apparently taking financial advantage of his relative.The family member identified…
by Don Fletcher
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Active warrants lead to felony pot arrest
Finklea By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore man, driving around town despite being the subject of outstanding arrest warrants, now finds himself charged with felony marijuana possession.Atmore Police Department Sgt. Darrell McMann reported that APD investigators notified patrol officers around 10 a.m. on May 24 that 42-year-old Kendreall Martae Finklea, who had two active arrest warrants for domestic violence, was seen driving in the area of Main and Howard…
by Don Fletcher
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Honoring the fallen
The Battlefield Cross From left, Billy Gates, Paul Harrison, Gene Moore, Dave Graham, Jack Wright, Rodger Presley, Harold Madison By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher VFW Post 7016 and American Legion Post 90 presented their joint Memorial Day observance Monday morning at the Veterans Monument in front of Atmore City Hall.Commanders Billy Gates, VFW, and Dave Graham, AML, welcomed all.Guest speaker was VA Representative Gene Moore, graduate of Escambia County High School…
by Sherry Digmon
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