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Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks reported today (Wed., Apr. 28) that city police investigators are working their second shooting incident in three days. The latest probe began just before 11:00 last night. APD patrol officers and EMS personnel were dispatched to a 4th Avenue residence after a man, whose name has not been released by police, returned home from a short time away and told a witness that he had…

News Staff Report The Atmore National Day of Prayer will be held this year, although the event will be different than in previous years.The NDP committee invites all to the local National Day of Prayer observance Thursday, May 6, at noon, in front of Atmore City Hall.“We will pray for our country, state, county and city,” committee chairwoman Linda Godwin said. “We will also pray for our government, education system,…

By JOSH FRYENews Staff Writer After 36 years of service to the Atmore community, Central Farm Supply owner Walter Crim has decided to enter retired life and new ownership has taken over the Central Farm Supply business under a new name.On April 1, Jason Slay, a native of Elberta, took over the reigns and the name has changed to Atmore Farm & Garden.Despite the change of name and ownership, store…

Community favorite is back News Staff Report Mayfest 2019 was cut short due to rain. Mayfest 2020 was cancelled due to COVID-19. But Mayfest 2021 is a go, according to the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce.You’re invited to Tom Byrne Park this Saturday, May 1, for a day of arts and crafts, food, entertainment, and kids’ activities (rock-climbing wall, face painting, pony rides, moonwalks, slides, the Williams Station train ride,…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore police are looking for a local man in connection with a Sunday night shooting that left two men injured, including his brother, who was critically wounded.Police Chief Chuck Brooks said in a Tuesday, April 27, press release that Scottie Dale Robinson, 28, is believed to have fired the shots. Robinson, who was not yet in custody when the release was issued, is being sought…