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Atmore News

Attempted murder suspect sought by APD

Madison News Staff Report Atmore police are “actively searching” for 31-year-old Rayvon Desha Madison, who is wanted for attempted murder and numerous other chargesAccording to APD reports, officers were sent just after midnight, June 20, to a local residence in response to a reported domestic disturbance during which shots were fired.Police Sgt. Darrell McMann said Madison should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached if seen. Instead,…

The real cost of inflation

Congressman Jerry Carl Recent estimates show that runaway inflation and increasing costs for essentially everything cost the typical American family an extra $5,200 a year to maintain their current way of living. The Consumer Price Index, which monitors the prices of basic goods and services, reported that Americans are paying 12 percent more this year for groceries when compared to last year. This is the largest increase in prices since…

Swimming, diving lessons at Byrne Park

Registration for the second session of swimming and diving lessons will be Monday, June 20, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Tom Byrne Park Pool.Lessons will be June 27 through July 15 with classes at 9, 10 and 11. These classes will meet Monday through Friday for one hour each.Afternoon lessons will be during the same time frame with classes at 5, 5:30, 6 and 6:30 on Tuesday…

Market in the Park this Saturday

Don’t forget Market in the Park this Saturday, June 25, at 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Heritage Park. Market will also be held July 9 and July 23. It’s a great time to purchase seasonal vegetables and produce, but you might find other items you’d like to purchase as well. Market in the Park is sponsored by the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce. Shown is one of the vendors…

Students named to honors lists at UA

Four Atmore students were named to honors lists at The University of Alabama for the spring semester.To be named to the President’s List, a student must have an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s)To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have an academic record of 3.5 (or above). UA dean’s and president’s lists recognize full-time undergraduate students.Local students honored areNealy Wiggins, President’s ListChelsea Black, President’s ListDisha Patel,…