Day: April 28, 2021

Atmore News

Mobile man killed when log truck hits tree limb
The cab was torn apart when it hit the limb seen in the background. News Staff Report An unidentified 52-year-old log truck driver from Mobile was killed in a single-vehicle crash that happened April 22 on Fla. Highway 97, just outside Atmore.Florida Highway Patrol reports show the truck, pulling an empty trailer, was northbound, just north of Nokomis Road, at about 6:20 a.m. when it inexplicably left the roadway.The tractor-trailer…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Central Farm Supply sold
By JOSH FRYENews Staff Writer After 36 years of service to the Atmore community, Central Farm Supply owner Walter Crim has decided to enter retired life and new ownership has taken over the Central Farm Supply business under a new name.On April 1, Jason Slay, a native of Elberta, took over the reigns and the name has changed to Atmore Farm & Garden.Despite the change of name and ownership, store…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago
Atmore National Day of Prayer event
News Staff Report The Atmore National Day of Prayer will be held this year, although the event will be different than in previous years.The NDP committee invites all to the local National Day of Prayer observance Thursday, May 6, at noon, in front of Atmore City Hall.“We will pray for our country, state, county and city,” committee chairwoman Linda Godwin said. “We will also pray for our government, education system,…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Mayfest is Saturday
Community favorite is back News Staff Report Mayfest 2019 was cut short due to rain. Mayfest 2020 was cancelled due to COVID-19. But Mayfest 2021 is a go, according to the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce.You’re invited to Tom Byrne Park this Saturday, May 1, for a day of arts and crafts, food, entertainment, and kids’ activities (rock-climbing wall, face painting, pony rides, moonwalks, slides, the Williams Station train ride,…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
APD seeks suspect in Sunday shooting
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore police are looking for a local man in connection with a Sunday night shooting that left two men injured, including his brother, who was critically wounded.Police Chief Chuck Brooks said in a Tuesday, April 27, press release that Scottie Dale Robinson, 28, is believed to have fired the shots. Robinson, who was not yet in custody when the release was issued, is being sought…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago