Atmore News

PCI launches dedicated ambulance service through MedStar partnership
Special to Atmore News The Poarch Creek Indians have launched a new dedicated ambulance service for their Tribal community through a partnership with MedStar. This initiative reflects the Tribe’s ongoing investment in the health, safety, and well-being of its citizens. “This new ambulance service is a significant milestone in our mission to provide exceptional care and support for our community,” PCI Director of Tribal Emergency Services April Sells said. “With…
More than 200 turn out for Easter in the Park’s return
Kacki Sanders, left, and Liam Sanders enjoyed coloring Everyone enjoys riding the train Dasharell McCants and her daughter, Malaysia A family opens their Easter eggs to find treasures inside By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer For a while last Saturday (April 19), it appeared that few people remembered the fun they once shared when Easter in the Park rolled around each year.As the clock ticked off the final minutes before 9…
Obituaries, week of April 23, 2025
Ronald Wayne Boone Mr. Ronald Wayne Boone, age 80, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at his home. He was born in Atmore, Ala. and spent most of his life in Bratt, Fla. He was a devoted member of Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church. He loved relaxing on the porch enjoying the fresh air. Fishing and planting a garden were his favorite pastimes. He enjoyed time with family and friends sharing…
Twin raids on Hwy. 31
APD recaptures escapee, arrests 4 on felony drug charges McGhee Ledkins Simmons Hightower By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore Police Department (APD) narcotics agent and members of APD’s Special Response Team (SRT) executed a search warrant last Wednesday, April 9, at a residence along U.S. 31, taking an escapee into custody and charging him and three others in the residence with felony drug possession and/or weapons charges.According to police…
Pharmacy Relief Act passed, will go into effect Oct. 1
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Although there’s still a long way to go, a local drug store owner said last week’s passage by the Alabama Legislature of The Community Pharmacy Relief Act provides a touch of good news for community pharmacies.Danny Cottrell, owner of Atmore’s Buy-Rite Drugs, said the Act, which will go into effect October 1 after Gov. Kay Ivey signs it into law, aims to protect community pharmacies…