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Arrest made in Chick-A-Dee shooting
A Bay Minette man has been arrested in connection with an early-Sunday melee during which three people were shot inside an Atmore establishment that had previously been shut down because of violent acts and numerous violations of other city ordinances. Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks reported shortly after noon Tuesday that Angi Lynn Baker, 34, was located and taken into custody in Pensacola, Fla. around 11:30 a.m. Baker is charged…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Police still hunting suspect in Assembly Hall shootings
Atmore police were still looking Monday afternoon for the suspect who shot three people inside an Atmore gathering place early Sunday morning. The shooting took place inside the Assembly Hall, which formerly operated as the Chick-A-Dee Club, located near the intersection of Ashley and Carver streets. Police said the three victims, all males in their 30s or 40s, were taken by ambulance to Atmore Community Hospital, where one was treated…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
No place, no time for hate
At a recent church service, the sermon focused on the 12th chapter of Mark’s Gospel, which describes Jesus’ answer to a question from a scribe about which Commandment is “first of all.” Jesus replies with the Shema: “Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one; and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind,…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
CIE names new CEO
Special to Atmore News Creek Indian Enterprises Development Authority (CIEDA) has announced the appointment of Cody Williamson as the new President/CEO. Before moving into the President/CEO position, Williamson served as a member of the CIEDA board of directors for three years in addition to holding high ranking positions with Wind Creek Hospitality. Most recently he held the position of Vice- President of Regulatory Compliance and before that he was the…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Honoring volunteers
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer Each year, Atmore Area Christian Care Ministry hosts a volunteer appreciation banquet to thank the folks who make the ministry possible. This year’s event was held Thursday, October 25, at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The Rev. Monroe Tucker Jr., president of the AACCM board, opened with a word of welcome. One of the highlights of the banquet each year is honoring the Volunteer…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago