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Two crashes that occurred within a half hour of each other last Friday, January 31, sent three people to the hospital, including a local man who was critically injured. State troopers reported that Colton S. Sims, 31, of Atmore suffered critical injuries when the 2013 Fiat he was driving (photo taken before it came to a stop) left Alabama 21 near the 9-mile marker around 11:40 a.m., then struck a…

From left, seated, Jack Wright, Ronald Roark; standing, Terrence Breckinridge, Elliot Faircloth, Paul Chason, Active Commander Billy Elder, Joel Mackety, Rodger Presley, Harold Madison, Harry Rater and David Graham By PAUL CHASONSpecial to Atmore News The members of Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 of the American Legion recently had a historic and bittersweet moment in the 101 West Church Street location. Residing and operating from this iconic City of Atmore…

Charity Hicks and Valerie Hicks Mother and daughter killed By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher It’s almost impossible to fathom – a mother and daughter killed together in an accident.Valerie Hicks, 66, and Charity Hicks, 30, died in a three-vehicle accident Thursday, January 23, on Highway 97 in Escambia County, Florida.Valerie Hicks was a teacher at Temple Christian Academy in Atmore. Charity was a realtor with Flynn Built Homes in Atmore. Charity…

Taking the oath, from left, Chaz McGhee, Susie McGhee, Macie McGhee, Tyler McGhee, Gerry McGhee holding the Bible, Chris McGhee, Judge Joe Brogden, April Sells (back), Stephanie Bryan By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher You might say, “He’s a chip off the ol’ block.” Or you might say “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” Either one applies. Chris McGhee, son of former Atmore Fire Chief Gerry McGhee, was sworn in…

The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce 79th Gala was held Saturday, January 25. As always, individuals and businesses are honored for outstanding service to the community. Those receiving awards this year are shown, from left, Kenny Smith, Lifetime Achievement;Wind Creek Hospitality, Business of the Year, accepted by Terri Breckenridge; Tot Shop, Lifetime Business, owner Carl Anderson; Terrence Breckenridge, Citizen of the Year.