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Trespass, traffic stop result in drug arrests
Brown Davis By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Two Atmore men, an Atmore woman and a Century, Fla. woman were arrested last week on felony drug possession charges after separate incidents handled by Atmore police.The first occurred on August 16, when officers were sent around 4:50 p.m. to a Wilson Avenue residence in response to a trespassing complaint involving a family member who had previously been trespassed from the property by…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Commitment to America
Congressman Jerry Carl As I travel south Alabama and speak with folks from around our district and state, it’s hard to find anyone who believes our country is headed in the right direction. Between economic struggles, a lack of border security, drugs and crime, and government corruption, a majority of people are frustrated and looking for change.When I’m talking about these issues and some of the things I’m working on…
by Submitted Article access_time4 years ago
Destiny, Hope Place offering family parenting classes
By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Destiny Worship Center in Atmore is partnering with Hope Place Family Resource Center in Brewton to offer family parenting classes.Destiny Worship Center, a non-denominational church, is pastored by Dr. Bernard and Lady Felicia Bishop.Hope Place, a non-profit countywide family resource center, offers support to children and their families by uniting individuals and resources to meet human needs. Since 1990, Hope Place has served families and individuals…
by Sherry Digmon access_time4 years ago
NHS plays in kickoff classic
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Staff Writer The Northview High School Chiefs started off another great season in the Kickoff Classic last Friday night in Baker.The Ernest Ward Eagles played the first half, and the Chiefs’ junior varsity played the third quarter with varsity following in the fourth. Many fans for all of the competing teams showed up to support their community. There truly is nothing like football season in the South!Starting…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Fourth-quarter comeback
Blue Devils score three TDs in final period to claim win over Cottage Hill Lebron Hooks, at left, takes an interception all the way as teammate James Whatley points the way. Click to view more photos By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Lorenzo Arnold hauled in an 8-yard pass from Dakota DeSpain with 14.5 seconds to play in regulation to complete a fourth-quarter comeback and lift Escambia County High to a…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago