Atmore News

Chiefs fall to Holmes County
By LEXXI BAGGETT News Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs cannot seem to find their sync this year. After traveling to Bonifay this past Friday night, the Chiefs came home defeated in a 42 to 13 blow against Holmes County. The whole first half of the game was nothing but a show-out for Holmes County. Their star seemed to be senior player Michael Paul who intercepted one time and even ran…
Ribbon cutting held
A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday, September 20, for Addictive Fitness on Church Street. Chamber directors and personnel and Chamber Ambassadors welcomed owner Shane Rolin to the Atmore business community. Shown are, from left, Eboni Williams, Lazarrian Boykin, Keyaira Wilson, Mallorie Beachy, Jordan Barnett, Austin Williams, Chris Singleton, Rodney Lee, Shane Rolin, Myrna Monroe, Sandy Helton, Pate Robinson, Jackson Breckenridge.
Brooks completes certification
Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks completed the first 40 hours of the Certified Law Enforcement Executive Program through the University Partnership for Alabama Continuing Education and the Alabama Association of Police Chiefs. The program, consisting of specialized, executive-level training, is jointly administered by the University Partnership and the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police. “This is a mark of success for Chief Brooks as well as for the City of…
Mayoral proclamation issued in honor of families
Note: The following proclamation, in recognition of Family Day and Family Week in Alabama, was issued but not read during the September 11 Atmore City Council meeting. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, children are our future and society’s greatest asset, and committed families shape and guide children by preparing them for obstacles and encouraging them to overcome life’s demanding challenges; and WHEREAS, the cornerstone of an orderly society is the family, but Alabama’s…
Robbery suspects sought – Local Walgreens latest target
  Click on the below link to view the video trim.49E4D109-588B-4C4E-BA1E-95F82750082B City police detectives are still trying to determine the identities of two masked men, one of them brandishing a handgun, who rushed into the Atmore Walgreens last week and made off with an unspecified quantity of prescription medications and an undisclosed amount of cash. Police Chief Chuck Brooks revealed late last week that city police were sent to the…