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Alan Baker, left, John Merrill, right By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Alabama Representative Alan Baker was presented with the Gold Medallion Award from the National Association of Secretaries of State Monday afternoon, October 31. The presentation was made by Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill in the Escambia County Courthouse.“I’m excited to be here for this special celebration for Alan Baker,” Merrill said. “ … I toldhim I was disappointed he…

Traffic flow affected, but not badly, after city’s main intersection blocked By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore police continued early Tuesday (October 25) to monitor the traffic situation within the city after CSX Transportation closed the city’s main intersection late Monday night. Chief Chuck Brooks said things moved smoothly overnight and continued to do so into Tuesday morning, even during the rush hour, but he anticipated that the situation…

Kelvin Diller and Cynthia Wilson, at left, and the family pray and lay hands on Pastors Don and Sara Davis. Sara and Don Davis, at right, during the praise and worship portion of the service. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher A special service was held Sunday morning, October 23, at Atmore First Assembly of God as members and visitors honored Pastors Don and Sara Davis for “51 Years of Faithful Service…

Hurst By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore Police Department officials reported last week that a Monroeville man, held in the city jail for his involvement in an October 16 domestic incident, now faces additional charges after he tried to climb through Atmore Community Hospital’s ceiling after being taken there by ambulance.Police reports indicate that the incident began around noon on October 18, when 27-year-old Savon Hurst was taken by ambulance…