Atmore News

Atmore FD, Santa will tour city on fire truck next week
Atmore Fire Department and the City of Atmore will present next week, for the third straight year, Santa on a Firetruck.AFD personnel, with siren blaring, will chauffer the Jolly Old Elf as he makes a tour of each of the city’s four quadrants from 5-8 p.m. on four different nights.Santa will ride through the city’s northeastern sector on Monday, December 11, then through the northwestern sector the next night, Tuesday,…
Hearing canceled
Attorney: McClung subpoena led to indictments News Staff Report The preliminary hearing for Atmore News publisher Sherry Digmon and reporter Don Fletcher, scheduled for Monday, December 4, was called off when District Attorney Steve Billy obtained an indictment against each local journalist.Brewton attorney Earnie White, who represents both defendants, said in an interview published by al.com that the indictments were triggered by a subpoena he issued to Escambia County School…
American Pickers returning to Alabama
Special to Atmore News The American Pickers, Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, are returning to Alabama. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout the state in February 2024.American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the world of antique “picking.” The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques.They often find historically significant or rare items,…
Stanley joins UB board
Special to Atmore News United Bank announces the addition of Richard K. Stanley to the board of directors.Stanley is the president and CEO of T. R. Miller Mill Company, Inc., his employer of 41 years. The Brewton native oversees one of the largest sawmills in the United States. The mill manufactures various specialty pine products including pine flooring, siding, and pattern products.“We are pleased to welcome Ricky as a new…
Stinson joins UB board
United Bank announces the addition of Lori Madison Stinson to the board of directors. Prior to joining the board, Stinson served on United Bank’s Escambia County Advisory Board.“We are pleased to have Lori join our board,” UB President and CEO Mike Vincent said. “We believe that her expertise and experience will be invaluable in helping shape our future. We look forward to working together to continue the bank’s mission of…