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‘Self-inflicted’ shooting on Bragg St.
News Staff Report Atmore police continued this week their investigation into a shooting that occurred last Friday (October 1) at Bragg Street Apartments.The incident, which took place shortly after 6 p.m., was initially reported as a fatal shooting, but Police Chief Chuck Brooks said the unidentified victim did not succumb to the injury.“The victim is still alive and is being treated at an area medical facility,” Brooks said.Reports from a…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Ladies of Gold
The Ladies of Gold, a social community organization, began a new mission this week – visiting shut-ins. Their first visit was Monday, October 4, in the home of Dorothy Brazzell. The Ladies sang, had prayer and a Scripture reading, and gave Mrs. Brazzell a gift. Shown are, from left, Mrs. Brazzell, Janis Millender, Yvonne Grissett Archie, Joangelyn McNeil, Ruby Nell White, Denise Lee. Not pictured are Florestine Howard, Maxcine Fantroy,…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
No parole for convicted killer, rowdy inmate
Cooper Luker By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Escambia County man, convicted of manslaughter in the 2009 shooting death of a Nokomis man, and a Tuscaloosa County man who continued to commit violent crimes after he was imprisoned, will both remain behind bars for at least five more years.Clarence Luker, who in 2010 entered a guilty plea to shooting Kenneth Porter after the two were involved in a dispute at…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Washington’s dysfunction was on full display last week
Congressman Jerry Carl The federal government is not known for being particularly productive or efficient at solving problems. The truth is, Washington often creates more problems and more chaos than it solves. The past few weeks – and especially last week – are a prime example of this.For the better part of this year, Democrats in the House and Senate have been working on two major pieces of legislation. The…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
Cougars remain undefeated
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia Academy Cougars remain undefeated after winning over the Chipley (Fla.) Tigers, 22-7, in non-region play last Friday, October 1. With the win, the Cougars advance to 6-0 overall and 2-0 in region play.EA’s Christian Crook started out scoring with a 7-yard touchdown run during the first quarter. Crook’s score was the only points scored during the opening quarter of the contest.During the second quarter,…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago