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State Fire Marshal looking into destructive blaze Atmore and Poarch firefighters stand by as the flames die down. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating what is believed to be a case of arson after a predawn fire burned a vacant Northgate Drive house to the ground early Monday (September 6).Fire Chief Ron Peebles said an investigator from the state, who also has arrest powers,…

Officers marked the location of spent shell casings. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore police were still investigating this week an August 31 incident during which several shots were fired at a passing car by a person who had been pumping gas at the Chevron station on South Main Street.“We’re still working it, still tying up some things on it,” said Police Chief Chuck Brooks, who added that he feels…

By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer As the city’s new ground ambulance service ends its first week of handling the emergency medical needs for residents of Atmore and the immediate area, the city council is preparing to vote on a lease agreement that will allow the company to operate out of a former city fire station. The issue is the major item on the business agenda for the 4 p.m.…

News Staff Report American Legion Post 90 will host a flag retirement ceremony Saturday, September 11, 9 a.m. Members of the Legion, VFW, Atmore Police and Fire departments will conduct a formal retirement ceremony in remembrance of 9/11 events. Afterwards, community members may present flags for retirement. The ashes will be saved at the Post. Flags will be available for retirement.Also, that morning, Post 90 Auxiliary is holding a yard…

Photo (Don Fletcher): APD officers mark the location of shell casings; two markers were placed on a concrete pillar. Atmore police were still on the scene at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, Aug. 31) after several shots were fired, apparently by a person who had been pumping gas at the Chevron station on South Main Street. An employee of the store said the shooting occurred around 6:45 p.m., shortly after a…