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Special to Atmore News Atmore Police Department is creating a public partnership that will allow APD’s Criminal Investigations Division access to existing surveillance camera feeds located in businesses, schools, neighborhoods, and other established locations, including doorbell cameras.Project Eye is modeled after similar programs that have proven successful across the country, including the Mobile Police Department’s Project Shield. It is a partnership between city police, businesses and citizens that could assist…

Ruling expected on motions to dismiss charges during Monday hearing Atmore News Staff A retired Autauga County Circuit Judge is expected to hear arguments during a Monday, February 26, “status hearing” on whether the case against Atmore News co-owner and publisher Sherry Digmon and reporter Don Fletcher — for revealing grand jury secrets — should be dismissed on Constitutional grounds.Brewton attorneys Earnest White and Cierra White, who are defending Digmon…

News Staff Report Alabama will hold its 18th annual severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday this weekend, beginning Friday, February 23, at 12:01 a.m. and ending Sunday, February 25, at midnight.The annual event, held on the last weekend of February each year, gives shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain severe weather preparedness items free of state sales tax.Local sales taxes could still apply, as a list of participating municipalities and…

Gov. Ivey speaks about broadband during her Atmore visit Special to Atmore News Gov. Kay Ivey recently announced that more than $188 million in grants have been awarded to continue the expansion of high-speed internet access in Alabama, especially in the state’s rural areas. The total includes funds to expand broadband accessibility in Escambia and surrounding counties.The grants total $188,453,905 and are part of the federal American Rescue Plan Act…