Day: July 7, 2021

Thanks to funds from ALProHealth, administered by the Escambia County Extension System, some Atmore crosswalks are getting a makeover. Landis Design Co. is working on the Trammell and Ridgeley street intersection, but have been delayed at times due to rain. As of now, this is the only intersection scheduled for art crosswalks. Anthony Wiggins, Escambia County Extension Coordinator, works with local citizens to identify and fund projects. Shown, Dave Landis,…

Fourth of July fireworks at Wind Creek never disappoint, and folks who attended this year were treated to a spectacular show. Several fireworks mishaps were reported around the country this year, including one death in Indiana, but fortunately the local display went off apparently without a hitch.

Special to Atmore News Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks, Atmore Fire Chief Ron Peebles, Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson and Atmore District 3 City Councilwoman Eunice Johnson will join forces Saturday, July 24, to present Atmore Community Fun Day.The event, for people of all ages, will take place at the recently cleaned-up area of Patterson Street, just across from Patterson Street Apartments, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.The free, three-hour…

Work continued this week on the residential complex. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Barring any last-minute, unforeseen complications, residents will begin within the next six weeks relocating into the 50-unit senior housing complex nearing completion just outside Atmore.Crews from Reed Construction of Bay Minette, the project’s general contractor, and several subcontractors are in the final stages of construction for the $8.7 million development, known as Atmore Senior Village, and developers…