Atmore News

Apparently impaired pedestrian could be charged
Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks reported Monday, December 3, that a pedestrian, who was apparently under the influence of some intoxicant when he was struck Saturday by a vehicle, could face criminal charges in connection with the incident. According to a press release issued Monday by the police chief, patrol officers were dispatched around 8:27 p.m. to the pedestrian-vs.-motor vehicle crash, which occurred at the intersection of Ridgeley and Main…
Obituaries for the week of Nov. 30, 2018
Keith Andrew Lodge Mr. Keith Andrew Lodge, age 54, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 in Pensacola, Fla. He was a native of Century, Fla., former resident of Cantonment, Fla. and had resided in Flomaton, Ala. for the past fifteen years. He was a member of the Bratt First Baptist Church. He was a 1982 graduate of Tate High School and was employed as Crane Operator with GE of Pensacola.…
Cougar All-Stars
These four Escambia Academy Cougars have been selected to play in the AISA All-Star football game Friday, November 30, at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery. They are, from left, Nolan Linam, Patrick McGhee, Jabe Dawe and Kameron Bowen. The Cougars will play on the West All-Star team, and EA head coach Hugh Fountain will be among the coaches. Kick-off is at 6:30 p.m.
Obituaries for the week of Nov. 25, 2018
Paul Ray Digmon Mr. Paul Ray Digmon, age 80, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 in Atmore. He was born in Atmore to the late Jimmy and Maude Bowman Digmon. He was a retired cabinet instructor from Jeff Davis Community College in Atmore. He served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Gertrude Ahern, Eula White; Lillian Houston, James Digmon,…
Illegal immigration is illegal
There are no two ways about it. Illegal immigration is illegal. The images of a caravan of illegal immigrants trying to push across our southern border is deeply troubling. We have laws in the United States for a reason. Everyone is bound by the rule of law, and we must all abide by the law to live in a civil society. There are ways to enter our country through clear,…