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Patients and friends of Dr. James “Jimmy” Dixon were saddened at the news of his death Thursday, April 19, at his home in Brewton. Though he lived in Brewton, Dr. Dixon had a successful family medicine practice in Atmore for more than 20 years. He received his medical degree from A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993. Law enforcement officials reportedly believe the death was from natural…

As more and more local and area residents conduct transactions through Atmore Yard Sale, Facebook, Craigslist, LetGo and Etsy, the need has grown for a safe location at which the transactions may be conducted. The vast majority of online exchanges are legitimate, but some criminals have used online exchange websites and mobile apps to victimize buyers or sellers. To help eliminate or at least significantly decrease the chance of such…

The City of Atmore recognized Arbor Day Monday, April 23, with the planting of two trees at the site of the splash pad, under construction across from Heritage Park. Shown, Mayor Jim Staff, at right, reads a proclamation designating Arbor Day observance. At left, is Thomas Davis with the Alabama Forestry Commission. News photo by Ditto Gorme