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By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer A space heater that was left unattended and without a clear area around it, is being blamed for a Christmas Eve fire that gutted a Brooks Lane residence. “The presumptive call is that it was caused by a space heater left too close to the furniture,” said Atmore Fire Department Capt. Jeremy Blackmon. Firefighters from Atmore and Poarch Creek fire departments gained control of…

City school system organizers ask Justice Dept. to intervene By DON FLETCHER and SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writers Organizers of an effort to have the three public schools in Atmore “secede” from the county school system and form a system of their own say they have waited long enough, and their patience has worn thin. Loumeek White, president of Atmore Citizens for Change, filed Monday, December 30, on behalf of…

By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Things have been relatively quiet for local firefighters lately. And, despite the boredom of spending their days sitting around the firehouse or in training, the firefighters are glad of the lengthy lull. “We haven’t had a space heater fire this year, not at all, not yet,” said Capt. Daniel Love, Atmore Fire Department’s second in command, as he tapped on a wooden table. “We’ve…

The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Christmas tree contest, with the winner determined by votes of customers and patrons. The Atmore Public Library won with their Christmas tree of books. How unique – and how fitting.

News Staff Report Not into football bowl games? Got cabin fever? Want to do something relaxing? Sunday afternoon, December 29, at 2 p.m., the Greater Escambia Council for the Arts presents “Wrapping Up Christmas,” with musical selections by local community theater actors. Admission is $5 at the door for all seats. No tickets required. You’re also asked to bring a non-perishable food item for Atmore Area Christian Care Ministry. It’s…