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1 killed, 8 wounded at graduation party
On Saturday, May 18, at approximately 2 a.m., the Atmore Police Department received a 911 call in response to shots being fired at 100 Martin Luther King Drive, Atmore. The location on Martin Luther King Drive is formerly the Escambia County Middle School but now serves as a community center. Atmore police arrived on scene and immediately heard gun shots going off around the property. Officers began assisting the gunshot…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
3 seats open on PCI Tribal Council
News Staff Report Three incumbents and nine challengers will be on the Poarch Creek Tribal Council ballot with the election set for Saturday, June 1. Voting will take place at the Pickrell House (on Pow Wow grounds), from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The three offices on the ballot are as follows: Tribal Secretary – incumbent Charlotte Meckel; challenger Candace Fayard. Tribal Treasurer – incumbent Eddie L. Tullis; challengers Amy…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Child hurt in crash
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Neither driver was injured, but a baby was transported to a local hospital after a two-vehicle collision that happened Saturday morning on Jack Springs Road. The crash took place around 10:30 a.m., just in front of The Pines II apartment complex, when a 1995 GEO Prism, driven by 28-year-old Mollica Spencer of Atmore, rear-ended a 2004 GMC Sierra driven by Eugene Leslie, 57, of…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
GECA auditions set
News Staff Report The next production of the Greater Escambia Council for the Arts is “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Auditions will be held Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m., at the theater, corner of Trammell and Nashville (Highway 31). Anyone ages 7 to 90 is welcome to audition. A slightly younger performer might be considered if a parent is in the cast. If you plan to audition, come…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Don’t forget the Exhibit!
News Staff Report Only a little more than a week remains to view the Bicentennial Exhibit at The Club. The last day, May 23, will be here before you know it, and you don’t want to miss this opportunity. Hours are as follows: Monday through Friday – noon until 6 p.m. Saturday – 10 until 2 p.m. Sunday – 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. There is no charge for viewing…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago