Woman arrested for forged prescription
An Atmore woman was arrested Friday, May 11, when she apparently forged a prescription and tried to get it filled at a local drug store. According to agent Scott Walden with the drug task force, Aerial Johnson, 28, was arrested and charged with attempting to commit a controlled substance crime. Johnson apparently had a legitimate prescription from a local physician. Three medications were prescribed. However, the pharmacist noted that the handwriting for the third medication – Lortab – was markedly different from the first two. The pharmacist contacted ...
Mark your calendar
Mark your calendar for the following Chamber of Commerce and community events. * Thursday, May 17, 6:30 p.m. – Leadership Atmore Class of 2012 graduation dinner, Trinity Episcopal Church, 203 S. Carney Street * Friday, May 18, 4 p.m. – Deadline to receive 2012-2013 Chamber Ambassador applications at the Chamber office, 501 South Pensacola Avenue. * Friday, May 18, 6 p.m. – Escambia County High School Chamber Ambassadors will be honored. * Monday, May 21, 3 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. – Interviews for 2012-2013 Chamber Ambassadors, Chamber conference room, 501 South Pensacola Avenue. * Tuesday, May 22, 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. – Continuing interviews ...
Lady Blue Devils’ season ends
By JONATHAN MCMATH News Staff Writer The Escambia County High School Lady Blue Devils softball team ended their season with two games in the AHSAA South Region Tournament last week. ECHS 8, Jackson 9 Kaylee Cox took the loss for the Lady Blue Devils (15-12) in Game 2 of the AHSAA South Region Tournament. The Lady Aggies won a back and forth battle in a game that took 8 innings to complete. The Lady Blue Devils jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first due to a 2-run home run by Cox and added 3 more runs in the third ...
Obituaries for the week of May 23, 2012
Mrs. Mary Helen Thomas Mrs. Mary Helen Thomas, 62, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at her home in Bay Minette, Ala. She was native of Fayette, Ala. and a resident of Bay Minette. Mrs. Thomas is survived by her Husband, Elbert Thomas Jr,. of Bay Minette,; two sons, Charles (Kimberly) Thomas of Perdido, Ala. and Roy (Nellie) Thomas of Summerdale, Ala.; three daughters, Paula Douglas of Perdido, Betty Thomas of Bay Minette and Teresa Thomas of Rabun, Ala.; two brothers, James Gann of Fayette and Joe Gann of Winfield, Ala; five sisters, Sara Fay Moore of Fayette, Kay Miller of ...
All-Stars shine (with photo gallery)
The Atmore Rotary Club honored 116 Academic All-Stars with a reception and program Thursday, May 10. All-Stars in grades nine through 12 at Atmore Christian School, Escambia Academy, Escambia County High School and Northview High School and their families gathered in the courtyard at First Baptist Church, Atmore, for the reception, then assembled in the sanctuary for the program. To be named an Academic All-Star, a student must have maintained an A or B average in each subject for each grading period of the school year, with at least one A for each grading period. ...
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1 dies in accident (UPDATED)
A Department of Corrections officer was killed in a two-vehicle accident about 6 a.m. Wednesday on Highway 21, halfway between Fountain and Holman prisons.
Kenneth Moore, 41, of Bay Minette was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was about a half mile from getting to his job when the accident occurred.
The collision appeared to be head on between a car driven by Moore and a truck driven by William Henry Wiggins of Perdido.
Wiggins was walking around at the scene and appeared to be unhurt.
Responding agencies were Atmore Ambulance, Huxford Volunteer Fire Department, Poarch Fire Department, Poarch Police Department, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Alabama State Troopers.
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Smith speaks out on PCI
Brandon Smith, Escambia County Commissioner District 4, has taken a stand against his fellow commissioners, fighting for what he believes are jobs and economic security for Atmore. His stand on the conflict between the Escambia County Commission and Poarch Creek Indians has put him alone among the five county commissioners.
At the core of the conflict was the decision by the county commission to hire Montgomery attorney Bryan Taylor and petition the United States Department of the Interior to remove tax exempt status from lands held in trust by the Poarch Creek Indians. “This decision was made in a meeting in December of 2011,” Smith said. “I opposed it then and I oppose it now. We are using taxpayer money to hire an attorney to go after the area’s biggest employer and biggest contributor. We cannot afford to …
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No drugs found at ECMS (with photo gallery added)
Deputies and agents with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, 21st Judicial Drug Task Force and Department of Corrections K-9 unit conducted a drug search at Escambia County Middle School Tuesday afternoon, May 15. Three dogs searched classrooms, restrooms and outside areas. “To my knowledge, nothing was found,” ECMS principal Linda Shuford said. “We want to make sure the community is aware that we are doing everything possible to make sure our school is drug free. We appreciate the deputies and officers for their work here today.” Pictured, Corrections officer Dion Wasdin and his dog searched book bags, back packs, purses, and storage units in classrooms. Also searching were officers Danny Lambert and Jen Branstetter and their dogs.
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Business of the Month named
The Atmore Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recognized the first Business of the Month Monday, May 14, with the selection of Jus Because on Nashville Avenue. The Chamber is recognizing businesses for an outstanding job and service to the community. Shown at the sign posting are, from left, Ellis Beachy, Chamber board member; Morgan Nichols, Jus Because personnel; Leigh Anne Russell Jones, Chamber president; Tracy Miller, Jus Because owner; Cierra Moye, Jus Because personnel; Sheryl Vickery, Chamber executive director; Anne Hetzel, Chamber board member.
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Governor rallies local GOP
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley was the keynote speaker at the second annual Escambia County Republican Party Spring Dinner Wednesday, May 9, at The Club in Atmore.
Jeff Peacock, Escambia County Republican Party chairman, said the governor’s visit had been in the works for over a year.
“We knew we needed a speaker who could energize the local party to come and speak this year,” Peacock said. “Senator [Richard] Shelby was to be our speaker at last year’s Spring Dinner, but the tornadoes that came through the state demanded his attention and prevented that. Bill Armistead, the state Republican Party chairman, was instrumental in making this possible.”
Peacock said the event was very successful.
“About 140 people attended and we raised more than $10,000 for the local slate of candidates. Last year we raised $6,000 at this event. Our goal was to exceed that, and …
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Atmore couple to be in Money magazine
Jerry and Danna Janes of Atmore are scheduled to be featured in the June issue of Money magazine. The magazine is expected to be on the newsstands this week. So how did all this come about? The couple and their daughters Anna Grace and Jamison will be featured in the June issue of atmore magazine for the full story. Shown are, from left, front, Anna Grace and Jamison; back, Danna and Jerry.
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Holly to be recommended as ECHS football coach
According to Escambia County High School principal Zickeyous Byrd, Lev Holly will be recommended to the board of education as the next football coach at ECHS.
After an intensive interview process in which Escambia County High School received about 50 applications for the athletic director / head football coaching position, a committee will recommend Holly to Escambia County Superintendent of Education Randall Little for the board’s approval at the next meeting, May 24.
Holly comes from Jackson High School where he was defensive coordinator for the 2011 State Champions and was selected as ALFCA Assistant Coach of the Year in 2011.
Coach Holly was at the school Friday, having received word that he would be recommended for the job by Byrd and Little.
First of all, Holly said he wanted to “thank God for the opportunity” to come to Atmore. He said after a …
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Stevens takes dealership – Smith faces theft by deception charges
The Chevrolet dealership in Atmore is under new management this week.
General Motors is allowing Chuck Stevens Chevrolet of Bay Minette to operate the Chevrolet dealership in Atmore under a management agreement.
Former owner Carl Smith is out of business and is facing charges connected with the dealership.
According to Stevens, he has applied to General Motors for the franchise which could take up to six months for approval. Chuck Stevens Automotive of Bay Minette has gotten a business license to sell cars in Escambia County and the city limits of Atmore. Stevens said buying a car at the former Carl Smith location will be the same as buying a car from one of Stevens’ lots in Bay Minette.
As of Monday, May 7, former owner Carl Smith is facing 13 indictments for theft of property 1st by deception for …
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Lumpkin honored on 100th birthday
By GAY DREW
Special to Atmore News
What a joyful celebration we had to honor Helen Lumpkin on her 100th birthday. Helen was beautiful in her pink suit and a petite corsage of lilies.
Family and friends gathered for a Sunday afternoon tea in the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall. The Rev. Jim Reece welcomed Helen and her family and guests, provided the opening prayer, and led in singing “Happy Birthday, God Bless You.”
There were some 125 guests and a good time was had by all.
The fellowship hall was beautifully decorated. Tables were covered with pink and white linen cloths. Ivy topiaries accented each table. A large topiary of ivy, lilies and pink ribbon was the focal point for the refreshment table.
A photo album will be presented to Helen from the United Methodist Women.
Gay Drew is president of United Methodist …
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EA students visit Planetarium
Escambia Academy third grade students recently visited the Planetarium at Pensacola Junior College. The students learned about the solar system and the constellations in the night sky. Shown are, from left, Hamp Weatherford, Hector McMillan, Parker Robinson, Meredith McGhee, Planetarium personnel Billy Jackson (back), Dishu Patel, Brady Seals, Rylee Huskey, Ragan Lassiter, Chaston Helton (back) Bailey Jones, Jackson Dortch (back), Harris Sullivan, Jeb Black, Megan Wilson, teacher Martha Walker. Not pictured is Lillian Bonner.
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Perdido students take top honors at state tech fair
By GERRI MCDONALD
Special to Atmore News
Perdido Middle School was well represented at the Alabama State Technology Fair on Saturday, May 5. The students were eligible to compete on the state level after placing either first or second in the Regional Technology Fair. Those students who competed were Evan Williams, Ashley Presley, Tori Clark, Corbin Hill and Courtney Tyree.
Ashley, Corbin and Tori took first place in the state with their team project, Web Page Design, which highlighted points of interest throughout the state of Alabama.
Evan competed in Video Production with his project based on interviews of family members who grew up during the Great Depression.
Ashley’s General Applications project, based on her research of The Manhattan Project, was presented using Power Point and Excel. Ashley placed second in the state for her individual project.
Courtney’s Video Production project consisted of writing a series of scripts …
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Eat to live
It is said that you are what you eat. If that is the case, then I am one enormous chocolate covered hamburger with a few veggies on the side. I love my sweets and red meat. When I was a boy, Mom use to keep a candy jar stocked for me, and I have continued the practice until this day. I even have a ritual where I eat spice drops before I go on stage.
That used to be true, but, sadly, those days are gone.
A few weeks ago it was discovered that I had diabetes. Gone is my candy jar. Gone is the thick, rich dark chocolate. Gone are the breads that my son and I devoured by the loaf. Even my favorite snack, a plate full of French fries smothered in ketchup, all gone.
I have to relearn new eating habits. It is difficult, but it is also very good …
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‘An issue of morality’
To the editor:
Our president has just endorsed homosexuality and lesbianism. How low is this country going to sink before God wipes us from the face of the earth? God’s law takes precedent over man’s law. This nation was founded on Christian principles and beliefs. Notice I said Christian principles and beliefs, not religion, for religion can be anything, even the worship of Satan.
In Genesis, the first chapter, verse 27 says “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him, male and female He created them.” The Bible does not say He created them male and male or female and female, but God created man and woman, male and female.
In Genesis 2:24 the Bible says: Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife and they shall become one flesh.”
Going from the very beginning of the Bible to …
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Thank you for support of AACCM
To the editor:
The Atmore Area Christian Care Ministry Board of Directors and volunteers would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to the entire Atmore community for the response in the National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive.
We received over 8,185+ pounds of food collected along the mail routes in the Atmore area.
A special thank you to all letter carriers and local post office personnel for their hard work in this food drive.
We would also like to thank newspapers, Patricia Reynolds, Community Friendship Club, Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Gaines Chapel A.M.E., Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, Lighthouse Apostolic Holiness Church and members of AACCM in their group effort as the food was brought in by mail carriers.
The support from the community through this food drive will enable us to continue for months to come.
Sincerely,
Dr. Michael L. Wilson, Sr., Chairman
AACCM Board of Directors and volunteers
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Reid State students honored
Escambia County residents achieved academic recognition at Reid State for spring semester 2012 coursework.
President’s List requires a 4.0 GPA for a minimum of 12 semester hours of college level work.
Dean’s List recognizes students with a 3.5 or above but below a 4.0 for 12 semester credit hours of college level work.
Students honored are listed below.
President’s List
Audrey Allen, Office Systems; Aaron Thomas Bell, Industrial Electricity; Ted Bomboy, Industrial Electricity; Ronald Burkett, Industrial Electricity; Carlos Bradford Darby, Welding; Johnny Dees III, Industrial Electricity; Jason M. Flowers, Industrial Electricity; Paul Wayne Hayes, Industrial Electricity; Gabrielle E. Kervin, Cosmetology; Marcus O. Miller, Industrial Electricity; Patricia Respress, Child Care Education; Wendell T. Snider, Industrial Electricity
Escambia County, Florida
Vanessa Washington, Child Care Education
Dean’s List
Cynthia Renae Clack, Child Care Education; Brett M. Clements, Industrial Electricity; Amber Gray, Cosmetology; Carlos Trevoy Nall, Industrial Electricity; Jessica Mathis, Industrial Electricity
Escambia County, Florida
Dawn R. Watson, Industrial Electricity
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ECHS hosts the ‘Oscars’
Escambia County High School hosted an awards program for teachers and community members Friday, May 11 – an event that was billed as The Oscars, Teacher Academy Awards, a formal affair. It was the first of its kind at ECHS.
“We wanted to let the faculty and staff know that we appreciated and loved them,” said Zickeyous Byrd, ECHS principal.
More than 150 teachers, family members and community members gathered in the new gym at ECHS for an evening of recognitions and appreciation with a touch of class.
Each category was accompanied by a video, created by the video production class, showing the nominees and presenting interviews about each.
“We wanted to let the faculty and staff know that we recognize the things you do and thank you for it,” Byrd said. “They are our stars.”
Recipients were as follows:
Joey Quimby – Teacher of the Year; Suzanne Helton – Leadership Award; Kellie Steele – Teacher …
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