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Tuesday crash

A two-vehicle collision that happened Tuesday, November 15, around 8: 30 a.m. at the intersection of East Nashville Avenue and Medical Park Drive sent at least one person to Atmore Community Hospital by ambulance. The names of the drivers were not available at Tuesday’s press deadline.

Music on Main is Thursday

News Staff Report Music on Main, Atmore’s annual after-hours shopping extravaganza that includes free outdoor and indoor music, will take place this Thursday evening, November 17, in the city’s downtown area.The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. and continues through 7 p.m. Several stores and shops are staying open throughout the event, allowing residents and visitors to get a start on or finish up their last-minute holiday shopping while enjoying several…

Free Thanksgiving dinner planned

The 30th Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner will be available Saturday, November 19, noon until 2:30, at Emmanuel’s Faith Center, 710 E. Ridgeley Street, Atmore. This is free to the public.Drive through and pick up your dinner. All dinners will be carry out. Please pre-order for faster service. Call in your order now to Bishop Wayne and Rhonda Johnson 251-261-9357; or Sandra Gray 251-294-0138; or Gloria Jones 251-253-1818.WHO can receive a meal?…

EA hosts Veterans Day Program

Michael Parker By PATRICK BYRDNews Staff Writer Preceding Veterans Day, Escambia Academy held their program honoring those who have served in the armed forces and their families. The program, led by EA faculty member Brittany Parker, was open to any veterans in the student body’s families.Crowds stood for the presentation of colors by Elizabeth Madden as Alexis Strength led the student body in the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed…

World’s Toughest Mudder held in Atmore

Kris Rugloski, center, made history by becoming the first female overall champion. At left is competitor Austin Azar who finished 8th in the mens Contender competition. News Staff Report Competitors from across the U.S. and around the world were in Atmore last weekend (Saturday and Sunday, November 12-13) for the World’s Toughest Mudder event.The “extreme endurance experience,” during which participants complete a 5-mile, obstacle-filled loop as many times as possible…