Atmore News

Troopers investigate 22 traffic deaths during holiday period
News Staff Report Although there were four zero-fatality days — including Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve — Alabama Law Enforcement Agency state troopers investigated 22 traffic fatalities on Alabama roadways during the 13-day travel period, which lasted from 12:01 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, to midnight Wednesday, Jan. 1 Among those killed was a 4-year-old, who died in an Etowah County crash. The others included 10 drivers, nine passengers and…
VFW Auxiliary helping women vets
Collecting items for Women’s Health Program at Birmingham VA Medical Center The Women’s Health Program at Birmingham VA Medical Center provides maternity care to expecting moms and mothers who are veterans. Each year, a number of agencies and organizations across the country help women in the program by collecting much-needed baby items. In our area, the Atmore VFW Auxiliary holds an annual Mommy and Me baby shower for the Women’s…
Starbucks to locate at Wind Creek Atmore
News Staff Report Wind Creek Atmore (WCA) announced this week that ground will be broken later this month for a new Starbucks just off I-65, near the casino. According to a news release issued Monday, Jan. 6, construction on the new coffee shop is scheduled to begin in March, with plans for a fall grand opening. The Atmore location is projected to draw an additional 300 cars and 750 customers…
Absentee voting
Special to Atmore News Escambia County Circuit Clerk John R. Fountain has released the following information on absentee voting for the March 2020 primary and state runoff election. Qualified voters can apply for an absentee ballot that can be cast by mail, commercial carrier or in person at the absentee election manager’s office, if he or she makes application in writing not less than five days prior to the election…
MLK events set
News Staff Report Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an American federal holiday marking the birthday of Dr. King. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, which is around King’s birthday, January 15. This year, the holiday is celebrated Monday, January 20. This year marks Dr. King’s 91st birthday. The theme is “Beloved Community.” Dr. King popularized the notion of the Beloved Community and envisioned it…