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Girlfriend’s car rammed as chase enters APD parking lot
Matthews By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A 21-year-old Atmore man was arrested on numerous charges, including reckless disregard for the health and safety of others, after he repeatedly rammed his vehicle several times into a car that was driven by his girlfriend and in which two juveniles were passengers.It didn’t take long for police to solve the case, since the suspect’s vehicle made contact with the woman’s car when she…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
No tag leads to meth possession charge
Ward By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore woman is free on bond after her November 21 arrest on felony drug possession charges.Atmore Police Department reports show that the arrest came after an officer conducted a traffic stop around 8:20 a.m. on a vehicle that was being driven along Alabama 21, near Martinville Loop, without a license plate.The driver, 39-year-old Rachel Ward, was unable to produce identification and gave consent…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Three area men denied parole
Carter Hines Foster By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Three area men, at least two of whom are former Atmore residents, were each denied parole during recent hearings by the Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles.Dewitt Champ Carter was arrested on Class D felony drug possession charges in 2021 after Atmore police responded to a domestic disturbance at an East Horner residence. He was sentenced to serve 65 months in prison…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
The Lame Duck Congress returns
Congressman Jerry Carl The House is back in session this week after a brief pause for Thanksgiving. We are in session for the next three weeks and have a few big things to accomplish, but I fully expect House Democrats to do all they can to ram through more junk in this lame duck session since they have officially lost their majority and will no longer be in total control…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
NHS region champs, advance to state semifinal
Chiefs’ Jamarkus Jefferson (6) rushes for a TD. By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs stormed past the undefeated Chipley Tigers this past Friday night, Nov. 25, in Bratt, and they are now regional champs. They will advance deeper into the playoffs, as a final four team, inching even closer to the state title. The final score Friday night was 42-6Starting off the first quarter, the Tigers received the…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago