Year: 2020

News Staff Report In accordance with its “Emergency Declaration” dated March 17, the Escambia County Courthouse in Brewton and Satellite Office in Atmore will remain closed to the public through April 17. However, effective April 6, limited access will be available, for time-sensitive matters that cannot be completed by telephone, mail, or online. Admission to the courthouse will be by appointment only, and citizens with courthouse appointments will be screened…

First local case reported; more closings announced Sign in front of the hospital says it all. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its spread across the U.S. and Alabama, and now into Escambia County, more stringent measures have been implemented to slow proliferation of the virus. Alabama Department of Public Health officials announced last week that an Escambia County resident recently tested positive for the…

ACH employees wave as an Atmore fire truck passes by. ACH employees show their appreciation. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer The wail of police, fire and other sirens, as well as the blaring of about three dozen vehicle horns, could be heard across southeast Atmore Sunday evening, March 29, as locals came together to salute the healthcare workers at Atmore Community Hospital. Emergency vehicles with blue and red lights…

Council OKs summonses instead of arrests in most cases Basketball goals removed at West Park. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore City Council adopted during a special session held Saturday morning, March 28, a resolution authorizing city police to issue a summons instead of making a physical arrest for most minor crimes until the COVID-19 pandemic runs its course. Suspects will still be jailed for any crime involving violence…

APD working homicide investigation Remains were found in this trailer with no lights, water, sewer service. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore police are conducting a homicide investigation after officers responding to a burglary call discovered a “badly decomposing body” in a Jones Street mobile home. “Basically, what we have is a death investigation, but we are working it as a homicide,” Police Chief Chuck Brooks said this week.…