Day: November 16, 2022

Escambia County Commissioner Scottie Stewart had his camera ready when CSX’s special engine, a tribute to first responders, rolled through the county last week. The red and white locomotive, which carries the slogan, “Honoring Our First Responders,” on its sides, is appropriately designated by the rail company as Engine 911.

SBI investigating after Atmore man apparently hangs self in city jail By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Editor’s note: Atmore News does not report on suicides except in cases of unusual circumstances, such as that of a public official, suicide committed in a public place, or suicide in a detention or correctional facility. Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) are looking into the death of…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A Perdido man died at a Florida hospital shortly after being flown there by medical evacuation helicopter after a truck he was working on reportedly slipped from a jack or set of ramps and fell on him.Reports show that the man, later identified as 50-year-old Ronnie Whatley, suffered massive trauma of the head and chest and succumbed to the injuries shortly after arrival at Ascension…

Veteran Glenn Jernigan, left, places a flag on the fire. At right is Legion Commander Dave Graham. Brenda Gradia helps her granddaughter, Charlotte Gantt, retire a flag. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The holiday observance held in Atmore last Friday, November 11, was all about flags. The gathering was to hoist a new flag, retire several old ones, and to honor the men and women who fought under the banner…