Atmore News

‘Take a Seat’ at the Strand
News Staff Report Now that construction has begun on the Strand Theater [Atmore News, August 25, 2021], the Pride of Atmore committee wants to make sure people know about the opportunity to help raise funds and have a physical part of the Strand.The “Take a Seat” initiative is under way. When the new seats are installed in the Strand, you can have your name or your company’s name, etc. engraved…
Structure total loss
Atmore and Poarch fire and police departments responded to reports of an abandoned structure fire on Union Street in Atmore Tuesday morning (August 31) at 10:15 a.m. When crews arrived, they discovered the structure fully engulfed in flames. The blaze was quickly extinguished but the structure was a total loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
ADPH warns about dangers of self-medicating with large quantities of ivermectin
Special to Atmore News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other health agencies have advised against the unauthorized use of the drug ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19 in humans. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has sent a health alert message to healthcare providers in the state requesting reporting and cautioning them about the many side effects and serious harm caused when people take this medication…
Raiders win opener
Special to Atmore News The Perdido Raiders football team came out swinging in their season opener, beating out the J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs 30-22.Hayden Coley threw for over 100 yards with one passing touchdown and a host of 2-point conversions. One of his huge passes was caught far downfield by Brycen Stewart. Roan Branum racked up 2 rushing touchdowns over 60 yards, including a passing touchdown from Hayden Coley. Coen Lambeth…
Chiefs fall to ‘Canes
Chiefs’ Jamarkus Jefferson (6) runs for yardage against Flomaton By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sportswriter Football season has finally arrived, and the Northview High School Chiefs kicked off their first regular season game at Flomaton High School last Friday night, August 27. This game was an eventful one for both teams. Every year, hundreds of fans for both sides come out to support their teams at this rival game. Unfortunately for the…