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Health officials say reporting backlog has created ‘lag time’ By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Although the latest figures from Alabama Department of Health (ADPH) and Escambia County Healthcare Authority show a continued increase in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Escambia County, ADPH officials reported this week that those numbers are not a true reflection of the virus’s actual spread. “Due to the large increase in volume…

By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The coronavirus is affecting elections across the country, including the Poarch Band of Creek Indians election usually held in June. This year’s election is set for August 1. Incumbents are Tribal Chair Stephanie Bryan and at-large members Arthur Mothershed and Garvis Sells. Sells is not seeking re-election. Candidates who have signed up to run are as follows: Tribal Chair Stephanie A. Bryan Dewitt Champ Carter…

Atmore man charged in April 25 Dirden slaying Crenshaw By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks announced late last week that city investigators have arrested a local man and charged him with the fatal stabbing and shooting of fellow Atmore resident Desmond Deshun Dirden. Durden, 43, died April 25, around 1:30 a.m., on a Patterson Street Apartments sidewalk before emergency personnel could reach him. According to…

Special to Atmore News Many travelers along I-65 in southwest Alabama recognize Atmore as home of the Wind Creek Casino, but travel just five more miles to find the pride of the community – the historic downtown district. The dedication of the continued revitalization of the district made the case for Designation and was demonstrated during the five-month long application process through partnerships with community organizations, the city’s commitment, and…

‘Outsiders’ a no-show Marchers went from city hall to Main Street to Heritage Park By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Like similar marches led by a King from another era, last Saturday’s march and rally in Atmore — organized by local resident Shree King to help raise awareness of the racial divide many feel is prevalent in the city — was carried out in an orderly and peaceful manner. The…