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Three injured in crash

Two crashes that occurred within a half hour of each other last Friday, January 31, sent three people to the hospital, including a local man who was critically injured. State troopers reported that Colton S. Sims, 31, of Atmore suffered critical injuries when the 2013 Fiat he was driving (photo taken before it came to a stop) left Alabama 21 near the 9-mile marker around 11:40 a.m., then struck a…

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…

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,…

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…

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…