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Mayor Jim Staff, center, is flanked by Bonnie Latino, left, and Ann Gordon, right By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore City Council, sitting two members short, welcomed a new land parcel into the upcoming municipal annexation, approved the alteration of city park tennis courts to accommodate another sport and approved the use of a city park for a June family event.The council, with District 2’s Jerome Webster and Mayor Pro…

Stephanie Bryan, right, receives the award from Mechele Mosley, left, Council Chair of Lions Multiple District 34, which includes Alabama Special to Atmore News Poarch Band of Creek Indians Tribal Chairwoman Stephanie Bryan has been awarded by Lions of Alabama as this year’s Aubrey D. Green Humanitarian Award winner.This award may be presented at the Lions of Alabama annual convention to a non-Lion Alabama resident who “has made a significant…

Grand jury charges Rounsavall with murder, perjury in son’s death Rounsavall By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Escambia County grand jury has handed up a three-count indictment against Atmore businessman Shawn Rounsavall, 52, charging that he was not only responsible for causing the February 27 death of his toddler son, but also that he lied about his financial position during his initial court appearance.The indictment was handed up April 21,…

At the dedication, Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Mosby By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer It is only fitting that the road into and out of Houston Avery Park be renamed in honor of George Stewart Mosby.The veteran educator, known locally as “Coach Mosby,” gained a high degree of notoriety as a teacher and football and basketball coach at Escambia County Training School but was even more widely known for the four-plus…

The 2023 Atmore Hall of Fame induction ceremony is this Saturday, May 6, 6 p.m., at The Club on Highway 21. A meet-and-greet time will be held from 5:30 to 6, but everyone is asked to be seated by 6.Tickets for the ceremony (which includes the catered meal) are $25 each.Please note the following: Everyone must have a ticket to attend, this includes children. No one without a ticket will…