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CIEDA purchases Fairfield Inn and Suites
Special to Atmore News Creek Indian Enterprises Development Authority (CIEDA) announces the purchase of the Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott in Atmore. Located adjacent to Interstate 65 in the Rivercane development just a stone’s throw from Wind Creek Casino Atmore and next door to CIEDA’s recently purchased Holiday Inn Express, this hotel property will be the eighth hotel investment property for CIEDA. “We are excited to add the Fairfield…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Stricken NHS football player passes away
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Dariontae Richardson, the 16-year-old Northview High School defensive end who suffered a rare child-heart attack three months ago, just hours after helping lead the Chiefs to their first postseason win in six years, died Monday, Feb. 4. After his stellar defensive performance during the previous night’s contest, during which he was not injured and after which he was named Defensive Player of the Game,…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Charges mount for jailed Atmore woman
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer An Atmore woman was arrested January 31 on several charges related to a tantrum she threw when a local restaurant refused to serve her more alcohol. Now she has been indicted on a charge of trafficking in Kratom. Nadia Coker, 42, of a Trammel Street address, was already out on bond for third-degree assault when Atmore police arrested her on six other charges that…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Chamber honors excellence
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Much was different at the 73rd Annual Meeting and Chamber Gala Friday, February 8. But much was the same. The event is always an opportunity to celebrate Atmore and excellence. Business of the Year award was presented to Fehr Paint Contracting, owners Chris and Brandy Fehr. The Fehrs not only secured a grant to paint the Greater Escambia Center for the Arts, they’re donating their…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
City refuses YMCA property
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore City Council, sitting one member short, voted unanimously during its Monday, February 11, meeting to reject Atmore Area YMCA’s attempt to deed its building and grounds to the city. Citing the prohibitive cost of bringing the former Atmore High School building up to code and shoring up its failing foundation, council members did not hesitate to turn down the offer. “It will take…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago