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COVID by the numbers

News Staff Report (Through August 17) Alabama 104,595 confirmed cases 1,855 deaths Escambia Co. 1,114 confirmed cases 17 deaths Hospitals Atmore Community 489 confirmed cases 2,268 samples collected 1,721 negative results 25 tests pending 33 tests inconclusive D.W. McMillan 220 confirmed cases 1,067 samples collected 805 negative results 18 tests pending 24 tests inconclusive Nursing Homes (Through August 2) Atmore Nursing Ctr. Residents: 33 positive cases Staff: 22 confirmed cases…

Voter lists in this week’s paper

In this week’s edition of Atmore News (August 19), we’re running voter lists for the upcoming municipal election. These lists include the names of ACTIVE voters. If your name is not on a list, you may be considered an INACTIVE voter, meaning you have not voted in the last 2 federal elections (8 years). If you have questions or concerns, contact the Board of Registrars in Brewton: Board of Registrars…

Obituaries, week of August 16, 2020

LaConstance Rivers-Wiggins Mrs. LaConstance Rivers-Wiggins, age 38, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020. She was born to Ceola Rivers and Ronald Brown in Atmore. She was a 2000 graduate of Escambia County High School. She was employed with Wind Creek Casino as a call center representative for many years. She was a faithful and devoted member of Pleasant Hill Full Gospel Church. She was known for her…

Cougars welcome seasoned coach to staff

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter It has been a little over a decade since Willie James White Jr. last stepped onto a football field or basketball court. But he’s no stranger to either. The veteran coach has now returned to his roots, coming out of retirement to once again offer his knowledge and experience to the Escambia Academy athletic program. White is this year’s new head basketball coach and is…

Moving the caboose

The train caboose that has sat at Rachel Patterson Elementary School for years was moved to Heritage Park Friday, August 7. Bill Williams was in charge of the move. The caboose will be located behind the Peavy-Webb building.