Atmore News

2-car crash
This Nissan Frontier was heavily damaged in a two-car collision at 5 p.m. Monday, May 9, at the intersection of Craig and South Main streets. Atmore Police Department reports show that the Nissan’s driver, Cheryl McMahon of Cantonment, “believed the traffic sign was blinking yellow” and pulled into the path of a Buick Envision, driven by Jennifer Daw of Atmore (shown in background). No one was seriously injured.
Atmore man arrested for 1st-degree theft
Garrick Hunnicutt Riley By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer No details were available on the arrest by this week’s press deadline, but the Escambia County Detention Center (ECDC) website shows that Poarch Creek Indians police arrested an Atmore man on charges he stole property valued at more than $2,500.According to the website, 46-year-old Christopher Damon Garrick was processed into the county jail on May 7 on one count of first-degree theft.Theft…
2022 Military service academy appointments
Congressman Jerry Carl One of the best parts of my job is nominating young men and women for appointments at one of our nation’s five military service academies each year. Whether it’s the Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, Military Academy (West Point), or the Naval Academy, each U.S. Senator or Representative may have a maximum of five cadets or midshipmen at each service academy charged to…
Mt. Pisgah celebrating pastor anniversary
Dr. Michael L. Wilson Sr. and First Lady Delois Wilson The members of Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the 14th Year Anniversary of their Pastor, Dr. Michael L. Wilson Sr. and First Lady Delois Wilson, Sunday, May 15, 3 p.m. The guest church for the afternoon is Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, the Rev. Jimmy Prince, pastor.Mt. Pisgah is located at 2982 Jack Springs Road, Atmore.All are invited to…
PCI appoints Hellmich to strategy, Communications position
Hellmich Special to Atmore News The Poarch Band of Creek Indians announces that Kristin Hellmich has been named the new Director of Strategy and Media Communications. Hellmich will be responsible for strategizing, implementing, and managing media relations, and new external media initiatives for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.Hellmich brings more than 15 years of experience in public relations, marketing, advertising, and communication strategy to the role. She most recently…