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Burger King closed after early morning incident
UPDATED WITH POLICE QUOTES Atmore’s Burger King restaurant remained closed this morning (Thursday, March 11) after an unidentified man, reportedly in the midst of a “mental crisis,” jumped the service counter and began knocking over shelves and other fixtures. The incident took place around 6:30 a.m., and a BK employee said the man “seemed to be high on drugs or something.” Police Chief Chuck Brooks said criminal charges have not…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
EA sweeps to Lowndes Invitational title
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Caleb Davis, Parker Robinson, J.J. Stevens and Christian Crook aided in helping Escambia Academy’s Cougars sweep past four teams to clinch the Lowndes Invitational Baseball Tournament Championship last week (March 4-6). During EA’s first matchup of the tournament (Thursday, March 4), the Cougars eked out a 3-1 win over Ezekiel Academy. Stevens gained the mound win for the Cougars, striking out seven while allowing just…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago
Ribbon cutting
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Hometown Nutrition Thursday, March 4. Chamber board members joined the owner and employees for the occasion. Shown are, from left, A.J. Beachy, Erin Hankins, David Dobson, Karelis Morales, Sydney Stewart, Anna Boatwright, Angela Boatwright (owner), Savannah Spence, Emilee Waters, Anna Marie Gilchrist and Anna Norton.
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Council pays tribute to Vietnam veterans
From left, Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary Post 7016 members Jenny Hutto, Arlene Delafosse and Gayle Johnson display the proclamation. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore City Council members swept quickly through a light agenda during their Monday, March 8, meeting, tackling five items in about 12 minutes. The city’s governing body chose delegates to the annual Alabama League of Municipalities meeting, approved a cancer awareness walk and a fundraising…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Lights, camera, GECA!
1st 2021 show is film By ELLEN JOHNSON Special to Atmore News On Saturday, March 27, the Greater Escambia Council for the Arts will premiere its first ever filmed staging of a show with their performance of Shakespeare’s comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” What started as a typical production for the organization turned into a film due to the challenges brought about by Covid-19. The cast and crew were made…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago