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Legion, VFW plan flag retirement

News Staff Report Members of American Legion Post 90 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7016 will hold a joint flag retirement at the Veterans Monument in front of Atmore City Hall, Friday, November 11, 10 a.m. Seating will be available.Everyone is invited to witness the respectful event which includes the lowering of a “tattered” flag, a six-member flag fold, hoisting of a new flag, and the burning for interment…

Man charged with Spice possession

York News Staff Report An Atmore man got a rude awakening — and arrested — recently, after Atmore police officers found him unconscious inside a vehicle, then found illegal substances in his car and on his person.The incident took place around 10:40 p.m. on October 30, when police were sent to investigate a vehicle that was parked at the intersection of Alabama 21 and Brooks Lane.Officers arrived to find a…

Head-on crash in Flomaton claims 3 lives

News Staff Report A two-vehicle, head-on collision that occurred at approximately 3:21 p.m. Sunday, November 6, claimed the lives of two Flomaton men and a Century, Fla. man.According to Alabama State Trooper reports, Shannon P. Lucas, 48, of Flomaton was fatally injured when the 2017 Dodge 1500 pickup he was driving collided head-on with the 2017 Ford Explorer driven by Christopher P. Bell, 41, also from Flomaton.Alfreco Lett, 50, of…

Voting day

Tuesday was voting day for mid-term elections across the nation. One voter noted heavy turnout early morning at the Atmore Public Library. Shown, John Dorriety, left, casts his vote. At center is poll worker Totsie Mims, and at right, Natalie Rodgers with the probate judge’s office.

Parent Resource Fair scheduled

Atmore Family Outreach is hosting an Atmore Parent Resource Fair Thursday, November 17, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Boxcar Willie on Ridgeley Street.The event is a partnership to with several organizations to bring needed resources for parents of pre-school and school-age children to the Atmore community and Escambia County. The evening will include music, games, fun and food.Partners include the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Atmore Police Department, Regional Autism…

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