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Man in bad shape after late-Thursday shooting
Atmore police remained at midnight on the scene of a Thursday night shooting in the city’s northeastern sector that sent an unidentified man to a local hospital in serious condition. Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks said late Thursday that police had not yet had an opportunity to determine the identity of the shooting victim. “We don’t have anything right now, other than folks in the apartments reported hearing three gun…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Winners announced in poster contest
Winners in the Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary to Post 7016 Summer Patriotic Art Poster Contest were announced Monday, July 31, at Atmore City Hall. According to VFW Auxiliary President Gayle Johnson, 21 entries were submitted. The Auxiliary was pleased considering this is the first year for this competition. Children ages 4-15 had the opportunity to compete for prize money in four age categories: 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-15. The winner…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
UB names photo winners
Two Atmore residents placed in United Bank’s Farm and Landscape Photo Competition. Almost 900 photos were received to be judged. Thursday July 27, an awards banquet was held at Steelwood Country Club in Loxley to honor the finalists. The winners are Grand Prize – Corey McDonald, Monroeville 1st Place – Ditto Gorme, Atmore 2nd Place – Ameria and Ken Ward, Megargel 3rd Place – Lisa Gregory, Elberta President’s Choice Award…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Yard of the Month
The Pride of Atmore Committee selected the yard of Chris and Courtney Harrison, 408 S. Main Street, as the August Yard of the Month. The presentation was made Monday, July 31. Shown are, from left, Lesley Harrison (Chris’ sister), Myrna Monroe, Scott Benton, Harper Harrison, Riley Harrison, Chris Harrison (behind his sons), Sheryl Vickery, and Bub Gideons.  
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago