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Special to Atmore News Dr. Sheldon Harigel, who has practiced medicine here since 2011, notified his patients this week that he is leaving Atmore, moving out of state to “start a new chapter” in his life.Harigel, a Family medicine fixture with his brother Shane at ACH Primary Care for 13 years, said in a notification letter sent to his patients that he has mixed emotions about the move but feels…

By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Escambia County Board of Education members approved spending measures of nearly $387,000 during their August 22 meeting, including almost $114,000 to replace Escambia County Middle School’s storm-damaged fire alarm system and damaged technology equipment. The board voted to spend insurance proceeds of $92,621.88 to replace the technology equipment that was damaged and $21,325 for a new fire alarm system. Most of the other approved…

Atmore woman acquitted of aggravated battery; other charges dropped Chick By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A 21-year-old Atmore woman, charged in May 2023 with two felonies and three misdemeanors related to the break-in of a Bratt mobile home and an attack on its occupants, was found not guilty by an Escambia County (Fla.) jury of the most serious accusation against her, aggravated battery (with a deadly weapon).According to a summary…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore woman was one of two people seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision that took place Friday, August 16, near Century, Fla.According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reports, the collision between a Chevrolet sports utility vehicle and a Ford pickup sent the pickup’s driver and a passenger in the SUV, the Atmore woman, to the hospital with injuries that, though serious, were not considered…

Nancy Karrick Accepting Main Street Atmore awards were, from left, Terrence Breckenridge, Nicole Jones, Dale Ash, Shinora Redmond, Alfredo Alivzo Special to Atmore News On August 15, Main Street Alabama held its eleventh annual Awards of Excellence Banquet at the Community House in Monroeville to celebrate the successes of local programs.Main Street Alabama President and State Coordinator Mary Helmer Wirth and Assistant State Coordinator Trisha Black recognized projects and individuals…