Latest News:
Vickery named Chamber executive director
Sheryl Vickery was named the new Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce executive director at Monday afternoon’s board meeting.
She replaces Emilie Mims who was recently appointed judge of probate.
If you’re a long-time Atmore resident, you’ll know Sheryl as Fly Vickery.
First ground broken at Rivercane
Ground was moved Monday in preparation for construction of the first hotel at Rivercane. John Tampa bought the first property for sale at the city’s development at Highway 21 and I-65 with plans to build two hotels on the property. He has contracted with Viking Industries to do the site work. Comfort Suites will be […]
Pat Still Passes Away
Patricia Still passed away about 11:15 a.m., Friday, at her home.
She was the owner of Atmore Ambulance. She was well-known for teaching CPR and EMT classes in this part of the country. Many of this area’s paramedics trained under “Miss Pat.”
Pat’s husband, Merrill, died on January 4th, this year. He owned and operated Atmore Appliance.
A […]
Byrne speaks to YLA
This year’s class of the Atmore Youth Leadership Program held graduation services at Trinity Episcopal Church last week. The guest speaker for the evening was Bradley Byrne, Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System. Byrne told the group the two-year college system in Alabama serves approximately 300,000 Alabamians each year, and it is playing an […]
Man found stabbed to death
On Saturday, April 19, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office received a call in reference to a person who had been stabbed on Virginia Drive in Atmore.
Deputies arrived on scene and located the victim, Larry Howard, age 51, of 612 Virginia Drive, who was unresponsive. Paramedics with Atmore Ambulance pronounced Howard dead on scene. It appeared […]
Man crashes through fence, hits pine tree head-on
A man driving a burgundy Ford Ranger truck hit a stop sign, went through a fence, clipped a magnolia tree, and drove through the yards of five different homes before hitting a pine tree head on Friday morning. The name of the driver was not available, however, the driver crossed Craig while traveling south on […]
Other Top Stories:
Red Cross to host Business Before Hours
Want to learn more about how the American Red Cross serves our community? Well, here is your chance. The local chapter of the Red Cross...
Mayfest cancelled, voter drive and baby contest still on
The bad weather Saturday morning washed out Mayfest, as it was officially cancelled at 10:30, the morning of May 3. Chamber of Commerce...
BOOM! but not an earthquake
You may have heard the loud boom. You may have felt a shake or heard the windows rattle in your house. All of this happened Monday...
Bonner announces grant for Atmore Municipal Airport
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner (R-AL) today [Friday] announced the award of funding for one Escambia County airport and for one Mobile...
Fire Breaks Out At Bondurant Lumberyard in Flomaton
Fire departments from across the area responded to a fire at Bondurant Lumber in Flomaton, Alabama, about 12:40 Wednesday afternoon. Authorities...
Mayfest family fun Saturday
Mayfest is here, and with so much going on at the festival, it’s hard to know where to begin. Held every year at Tom Byrne Park in...
FNB&T at Relay
Atmore’s Relay For Life event was held last Saturday at Escambia County High School’s Herbert Barnes Stadium. We ran team...
Visit our new online Community pages
To view photos from Merle Matthews’ birthday party, as well as photos from Earth Day and much more, click on our new “Community”...
Mims sworn in as probate judge
In her opening prayer, the Rev. Sandra Mayer asked that Emilie Mims be given the spirit of wisdom, charity, justice, understanding...
Child hit by vehicle
A five-year-old on a bicycle was hit by a vehicle on Maxwell Street Sunday at approximately 7 p.m. When paramedics arrived on the scene,...
Mims’ investiture set for Monday afternoon
The investiture of Emilie W. Mims, newly appointed probate judge of Escambia County, will be held Monday, April 21, 4 p.m., Escambia...
Atmore man arrested on felony charges
An Atmore man has been arrested in Pensacola on felony charges. Laverne Hall, 62, is facing charges of arson, criminal mischief, burglary. According...
Rabid fox reported in Escambia County
The Alabama Department of Public Health reports that a fox in Escambia County has tested positive for rabies. On April 13, a resident...
AG King warns consumers about tax refund scam: calls made in southeast Alabama seeking ID information
(MONTGOMERY)—Attorney General Troy King said today that his office has received and confirmed information about a new scam being...
Former Poarch Creek Indian Chief Appears At Century Library
Billy Smith, the former chief of the Poarch Creek Indians, delighted children and adults alike Thursday afternoon at the Century...
Two wounded in shooting
On April 16, 2008 at 6:31 p.m., officers with Atmore Police Department responded to a 911 call of a shooting at North Main Trailer...
Three Young People Killed In Friday Night Century Crash, Two Others Injured
Three people, two teens and one young adult, died as a result of an two vehicle accident in Century Friday night. Michael Joe Edwards,...
Brewton man arrested on drug charges
On Thursday, April 10, during an investigation into illegal distribution of prescription medications, investigators with the Brewton...
Brewton couple arrested on drug charges, $72,610 seized by drug task force
On Wednesday, April 9, the 21st Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force along with investigators from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department...
Brooks Memorial names new minister
Brooks Memorial Baptist Church in Atmore called Rev. James Boyd as their new pastor, and he is ready to go to work for the Lord. “I...
Shelby Announces $267 Million Rural Broadband Loan
WASHINGTON, DC Tuesday, April 8, 2008- U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today...
Blimp Flies Over Atmore
We received several calls at the Atmore News office Monday afternoon as folks spotted this blimp flying over Atmore. Mickey Parker...
REMINDER - Relay for Life salad tasting fundraiser is today
The Relay for Life committee salad tasting fundraiser is today, Monday, April 7, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the YMCA gym. Last year,...
Experts Predict 7 Hurricanes This Season
The Colorado State University Forecast Team released its prediction for the 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season this week at the National...
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SEVERE WEATHER
A cold front will move through the area tonight (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday) morning. The front will bring a squall line and possibly...
Latest Headlines
- Red Cross to host Business Before Hours
- Vickery named Chamber executive director
- 2008 Academic All-Stars
- Obituaries for the week of May 14, 2008
- Pat Still leaves legacy
- Taking Miss Pat home 10-17
- Everette graduates from Basic Combat Training
- Labor has been in vain due to thefts
- Please look out for motorcyclists
- Thank you to Friends of the Library