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Schools to abandon uniforms in favor of new dress code
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer During a June 5 special called meeting, Escambia County Board of Education (BOE) members spent more than half an hour discussing the pros and cons of abandoning the system’s current uniform policy before voting to do away with the policy in favor of a dress code that will serve the intended purpose while lessening the financial burden on parents. After Superintendent of Education Dr.…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 months ago
6th suspect surrenders in May 7 shooting
Moore By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A month after a group of individuals fired nearly four dozen shots into and at a car that was approaching the junction of Main and Howard streets, the sixth and final suspect is now in custody.Atmore Police Department (APD) officials announced Monday, June 9, that 19-year-old Lemareyoun Moore of Atmore was taken into custody June 6 when he came to police headquarters and surrendered…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 months ago
Demolition begins
Crews from Pitts Dozier Service in Brewton began last week demolishing the remains of First Presbyterian Church of Atmore (FPC). The local house of worship was effectively destroyed March 15 when lightning struck it, igniting a blaze that required more than 40 firefighters from seven area agencies to bring it under control. Larry Houk, a church elder, said the demolition and removal of debris will take two-to-three more weeks, weather…
by Atmore News access_time6 months ago
Digmon announces candidacy for mayor
Digmon Note: The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. My name is Ernie Digmon, and I am announcing my candidacy for Mayor of Atmore. My mother is Letty Digmon, a longtime resident of our town, and my father was Jimmy Digmon (deceased 1997). This is my hometown and I am proud of where I have come from.I graduated with honors from Escambia County High School in 1997. I am…
by Submitted Article access_time6 months ago
ALEA warns of nationwide ‘DMV’ phishing scam
Special to Atmore News Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) officials are warning citizens about a nationwide phishing scam that has recently targeted Alabamians with fraudulent text messages that falsely claim to be from the “Alabama Department of Vehicles (DMV)” and demanding payment for non-existent traffic tickets.These messages threaten to suspend individuals’ driving privileges for 30 days and suspend vehicle registrations unless recipients click a malicious link or provide personal information.State…
by Atmore News access_time6 months ago