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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…

Coleman By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore police have identified the Florida murder suspect who was arrested here October 18 while officers were investigating a reported domestic incident.City police responded around 5:40 a.m. to a residence in the 100 block of Marshall Avenue, from where the complaint originated.They contacted the victim, who had scratches on her neck and arms. The woman told police her boyfriend, Jason Coleman, 38, of Pensacola,…

Special to Atmore News Secretary of State John H. Merrill announces the date of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) award ceremony that will be held in honor of State Representative Alan Baker.The NASS Medallion Award Ceremony for Rep. Baker will be held Monday, October 31, 3:30 p.m., Escambia County Courthouse, Brewton.This award is given by Secretaries of States across the nation to honor individuals, groups or organizations…