Month: February 2025

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American Legion sells building
From left, seated, Jack Wright, Ronald Roark; standing, Terrence Breckinridge, Elliot Faircloth, Paul Chason, Active Commander Billy Elder, Joel Mackety, Rodger Presley, Harold Madison, Harry Rater and David Graham By PAUL CHASONSpecial to Atmore News The members of Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 of the American Legion recently had a historic and bittersweet moment in the 101 West Church Street location. Residing and operating from this iconic City of Atmore…
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Perdido River Meats celebrates grand opening Thursday
Special to Atmore News Perdido River Meats, a division of Perdido River Farms, announces the grand opening of its new $29 million facility on Thursday, February 6. The celebration will take place at 490 Atmosphere Road, in Atmore from 10 a.m. to noon, with a ribbon cutting ceremony beginning at 10 a.m.Plans are for a day of festivities, including food, giveaways, and more. The event is open to the public,…
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County sheriff honored by ASA
Jackson News Staff Report Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson was awarded the 2025 Alabama Sheriffs Association (ASA) Sheriff of the Year Award on January 21, during the association’s winter meeting in Hoover.According to an ASA press releasee, Jackson was nominated for his “heroic actions that occurred in 2023 when Sheriff Jackson rescued 4 people that had become stranded on Burnt Corn Creek in rising flood waters. The children were found…
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Felony arrests
Atmore man one of 3 charged in Brewton drive-by shooting By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The following felony arrests were reported by officers of the Atmore Police Department (APD) — and one reported by Brewton Police Department (BPD) officers — during the period January 28-30:Ahmad Raquan Dailey Dailey The Atmore man was one of three people arrested January 28-29 in connection with a drive-by shooting during which “multiple shots” were…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 hours ago
Harris resigns as ECHS football coach
Harris By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Details have still not been divulged, but Vincent Harris, Escambia County High School’s head football coach and athletic director for the past three years, won’t be back for a fourth season.Harris, who replaced Scott Mason three years ago, announced on January 21 that he would not return for the 2025-26 season.“It has been an honor to serve as the head football coach at Escambia…
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