Andrew Garner

The publisher and co-owner and a reporter with the Atmore News, along with an Escambia County Board of Education board member and school board employee filed a lawsuit Wednesday in federal court that claims county officials violated their constitutional rights when they were arrested in 2023, according to court documents.

With Christmas music playing, volunteers got right to work during a packing party for Operation Christmas Child Wednesday night at Grace Fellowship Atmore.

Fifth graders at Rachel Patterson Elementary School received a special treat on Thursday. Social Studies Teacher Mrs. C (Sheena Carach) treated the students to a Thanksgiving feast.

The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Music on Main Street event Thursday night downtown.

Escambia County's Cleo (Bull) Bolar and KJ Taylor finished in double figures to help lead the Blue Devils to a 69-39 victory over Monroe County Thursday night at home.

Alabama death row inmate Carey D. Grayson was executed by nitrogen hypoxia Thursday night at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility just outside Atmore, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections.

By Bonnie Bartel Latino Columnist On a bright sunny day, as I walked into the base hospital to volunteer, my thoughts first wandered to the day I over-accessorized my Red Cross uniform.

By Lloyd Albritton Columnist These days, it takes a lot more money than it used to for a young man to go to town on Saturday night.

The event is sponsored by the city of Atmore, Atmore Main Street and United Bank, and includes live choir performances, hot chocolate station, inflatables, caricatures, Disney characters and a visit with Santa.

Atmore defeated Andalusia 7-6 today to claim the 2024 ERC Freshman Championship in Flomaton. The Blue Devils led 7-0 at halftime.