Atmore News

PCI incumbents hold seats
Election winners, from left, Charlotte Meckel, Dewitt Carter, Amy Gantt. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Three incumbents held their seats in the June 4 Poarch Tribal Council election.For the secretary position, incumbent Charlotte McGhee Meckel won 776 to 375 over her challenger Nioma Jackson Till.Incumbent Amy Bryan Gantt retained her treasurer position with 611 votes. Challengers Chance Jackson had 197 votes, and Denise Young had 359 votes.Dewitt Carter, who holds the…
Battle of the Badges Saturday
News Staff Report Betty Warren, retired local educator and director of the city swimming pool at Tom Byrne Park for the past 51 years, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch this Saturday, June 11, when Atmore’s police and fire departments continue their annual rivalry on the softball diamond.The Battle of the Badges Charity Softball Game, which pits the Atmore Fire Department Plug Uglies against the Atmore Police Department Road…
Troopers report 4 traffic fatalities, 3 drownings over Memorial Day
Special to Atmore News Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) troopers investigated four traffic deaths and three marine-related events (drownings) during this past Memorial Day weekend travel period, which began at 12:01 a.m. Friday, May 27, and ended at midnight Monday, May 30.During the extended holiday, three drivers and one motorcyclist were killed in traffic crashes on Alabama roadways.Although two were not using seat belts at the time of their crashes,…
Houston Avery pool now open 5 days a week
Special to Atmore News The swimming pool at Houston Avery Park is now open five days a week for swimming lessons and public swimming.City of Atmore officials announced the pool’s staff is conducting swimming lessons from 10 a.m. until noon, Monday through Friday, and 5:30-7:00 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.The public can enjoy the pool from 2 to 5 p.m. each day, Monday through Thursday, and from 1 to 5…