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America dies at 49
Tommy America, 49, passed away Tuesday, June 23, at his home. He was first diagnosed with cancer in 2005.
Tommy was perhaps best known as a deputy with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department. But he was also a minister, pastoring Saints with a Vision AFM Church of God on Carver Avenue.
At Escambia County High School, Tommy […]
Woman injured in Hwy 21 accident
According to eye witnesses at the scene, Iris Hall, an Atmore woman, left Highway 21 northbound and lost control of her car. The accident occurred, Monday afternoon. Skid marks indicate Hall traveled down the steep embankment just south of the Martinville Bridge before colliding with a Southern Pine utility pole causing extensive damage to her […]
Unveiling of Wind Creek blimp
Poarch Creek Tribal Chairman Buford Rolin addressed the media at the unveiling of the Wind Creek blimp Sunday morning. Rolin said he never imagined he would see such an event in his lifetime.
The blimp will travel around the southeast promoting Wind Creek as a resort destination.
The digital screen on the side of the blimp is […]
Sleep Inn coming?
If all goes according to plan, a new Sleep Inn will be built on Jack Springs Road. Former Atmore resident Nathaniel Shell and some family members own the property and are in the process of obtaining a franchise from Choice International to construct the motel.
Shell, who now lives in Brooklyn, said in a phone interview […]
PCI election held Saturday
Two incumbents held their seats on the Poarch Creek Tribal Council in last Saturday’s election. One challenger was elected.
Incumbent Stephanie A. Bryan defeated challenger Eddie Tullis to hold her position as council vice chairman.
Incumbents Keith Martin and Daniel McGhee ran for re-election. Martin retained his seat on the council, but McGhee did not. Challenger Berry […]
Atmore man arrested for robbery
On Thursday June 4, 2009, Atmore police arrested Jeffrey Daniel Gentry, 29, of Atmore and charged him with robbery in the third degree. This arrest was the result of a joint investigation by the Atmore Police Department and the Escambia County, Florida, Sheriff’s Department.
On Monday, June 1, 2009, Atmore police received a complaint that a […]
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Have a great weekend!
Our Atmore News office will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the 4th of July. We wish everyone a safe and happy Independence...
Troopers work to ensure a safe Fourth of July
Alabama’s state troopers are gearing up for the Fourth of July holiday weekend and anticipated heavy traffic on Alabama’s roadways....
APD incident/offense reports and arrest logs
The following reports were released from the Atmore Police Department for the time frame June 24 through June 30. Incident/offense...
City sees first tax return from Rivercane
Members of the City of Atmore’s Industrial Development Board received their first look at the tax revenue generated by the Holiday...
Baldwin County shooting under investigation
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting death of Andrew Buettner of Robertsdale. At approximately 11 p.m....
Atmore to host baseball tourney
Atmore will play host for the Babe Ruth Baseball 13 to 15-year-old District 7 Tournament. The tournament will be Monday, July 6 through...
Meet the new Edward Jones representative
Kelly J. Daniels is the new Edward Jones representative for Atmore. She and her staff extend an invitation to everyone to come to the...
AFD Chief McGhee issues burn ban
Tuesday afternoon, Atmore Fire Chief Gerry McGhee issued a burn ban. The immediate Atmore area has been without rain, except for a...
Three named to Atmore Hall of Fame
The Atmore Area Hall of Fame Selection Committee has announced three new inductees for 2009. They are Lyn Stuart, Associate Justice...
America honored by colleagues
The temperature Saturday afternoon was near 100 degrees, but that didn’t stop friends, co-workers and colleagues from turning out...
Two arrested in Canoe - Methamphetamine found
According to a press release received Tuesday, on Saturday, June 27, 2009, Agents with the 21st Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force along...
Two lives lost in area over the weekend
Two people were killed in traffic accidents this weekend, one from Brewton, the other from Monroeville. According to reports released...
Former Atmore resident in the news
Local e-mails were buzzing Thursday with a link to SunHerald.com, Gulfport-Biloxi and South Mississippi, which featured a story about...
Atmore Police Department reports released
The following reports were released from the Atmore Police Department Incident/offense reports from June 10 through June 23 June 23...
Tommy America passes away
Tommy America, 48, died Tuesday afternoon after a long battle with cancer. He was a major with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department. According...
City receives another sidewalk grant
Mayor Howard Shell announced the receipt of another sidewalk grant for the city at Monday’s city council meeting. The amount of the...
Charges pending against Atmore woman
Charges are pending against an Atmore woman who allegedly broke a neighbor’s window Sunday afternoon following an altercation near...
Atmore man found in violation of junk ordinance
In a public hearing held last week by the Escambia County Commission, George Roberson of 10260 Highway 31, Atmore, was found to be...
BCSO looking for deadbeat parents
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and the Baldwin County District Attorney’s Office are currently running the 2009 Father’s...
BCSO investigating apparent suicide in jail
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the apparent suicide of 31-year-old white female Monika Romanowska Watts of...
DHR office closed but services available
The Department of Human Resources no longer offers an outreach site in the Atmore area. Due to budget constraints, DHR director Lynn...
PCI election challenges overruled
The Poarch Creek Election Board overruled a challenge to the June 6 PCI Tribal Council election. On Tuesday, June 9, several candidates...
Beloved teacher dies at 97
Annie Ruth Whitten died Saturday, June 13 at her residence. Mrs. Whitten had been ill for quite some time, and her death came as no...
Cliff Frazier passes away
Cliff Frazier, 93, passed away Saturday, June 13. Mr. Frazier worked for the city for a number of years. He served as the building...
Keahey takes oath of office
Newly elected Alabama state senator, Marc Keahey, officially took the reigns representing District 22 Thursday afternoon. His swearing...
BOE personnel recommendations
The following personnel recommendations were approved by the Escambia County School Board Thursday afternoon. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS...
2009 Miss Bambino crowned Thursday
Kendal Cobb, daughter of Tim and Marcy McAnally, was crowned 2009 Miss Bambino Thursday afternoon. Kendal represented the Atmore Rotary...
PCI election challenged
Several candidates on the June 6 Poarch Creek Tribal Council ballot filed an official challenge Tuesday, June 9, regarding the 2009...
Police reports
The following incident / offense reports were released by the Atmore Police Department for the week of Wednesday, June 3, to Tuesday,...
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- Have a great weekend!
- Baldwin County shooting under investigation
- Troopers work to ensure a safe Fourth of July
- Obituaries for the week of July 8, 2009
- APD incident/offense reports and arrest logs
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- Repton mayor appreciates support for RRS
- Jump Start says thanks
- City sees first tax return from Rivercane
- Atmore to host baseball tourney