Atmore News

The Chevrolet, at left, and the Dodge were mangled beyond repair in the crash. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Neither driver’s name has been released, but a first responder said both are lucky to be alive after a Sunday afternoon violent, head-on collision near Nokomis.The collision happened between 2:30 and 3 p.m. and involved a Chevrolet pickup and a Dodge pickup, both of which were effectively destroyed. Volunteer firefighters had…

Harrison won’t seek 4th term on Atmore council By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Qualifying for all five seats on the Atmore City Council and the mayor’s office won’t begin for another three weeks, but last week’s announcement by an incumbent council member that he won’t seek another term promises to make the days leading up to the August election a little more interesting.Chris Harrison, who has represented District 5 on…

Bethany Albritton, center, of Women’s Center of Escambia is flanked by Nicole Jones, left, and Marlo Young, right, as she speaks about the center. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Each year for the past five, Mental Health Consultant and Board-Certified Mental Health Coach Marlo Young has held a Mental Health Awareness Walk to bring before the public many of the problems that plague those with mental health issues or mental…