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VFW Post 7016 and American Legion Post 90 will present a Memorial Day program Monday, May 26, 9 a.m., at the Veterans Monument at City Hall (inside in case of bad weather).Following is the order of the ceremony.Opening Remarks – Lloyd Albritton, VFW Jr. Vice Commander; andDave Graham, American Legion CommanderInvocation – Jerry GehmanWelcome – Honorable Jim Staff, Atmore MayorNational Anthem – Bobby Davis, CPA Ret.Pledge of Allegiance – Randy…

The Chevrolet, at left, and the Dodge were mangled beyond repair in the crash. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Neither driver’s name has been released, but a first responder said both are lucky to be alive after a Sunday afternoon violent, head-on collision near Nokomis.The collision happened between 2:30 and 3 p.m. and involved a Chevrolet pickup and a Dodge pickup, both of which were effectively destroyed. Volunteer firefighters had…

Harrison won’t seek 4th term on Atmore council By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Qualifying for all five seats on the Atmore City Council and the mayor’s office won’t begin for another three weeks, but last week’s announcement by an incumbent council member that he won’t seek another term promises to make the days leading up to the August election a little more interesting.Chris Harrison, who has represented District 5 on…

Bethany Albritton, center, of Women’s Center of Escambia is flanked by Nicole Jones, left, and Marlo Young, right, as she speaks about the center. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Each year for the past five, Mental Health Consultant and Board-Certified Mental Health Coach Marlo Young has held a Mental Health Awareness Walk to bring before the public many of the problems that plague those with mental health issues or mental…

Teens jailed in shooting; 2 others sought Adams By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore police have arrested an 18-year-old Atmore man and a 17-year-old juvenile they plan to charge as an adult in connection to the Wednesday, May 7, shooting at the junction of North Main and Howard streets. The juvenile is also charged with firing several shots into an East School Street residence in late April.Dexter Adams, 18, was…