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News from Atmore in Escambia County, Alabama.

Atmore School classroom supplies for a new teacher

A Sorority Chapter Threw a ‘Teacher Shower’ for a New Huxford Elementary Teacher Instead of Making Her Buy Her Own Classroom Supplies

James Bullard, July 15, 2026

The Gamma Omega chapter threw a ‘new teacher shower’ for incoming Huxford Elementary teacher Jameson Janes, stocking her classroom with supplies ahead of the new school year.

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Atmore A voter casting a ballot at a polling place, illustrating Alabama's 1st Congressional District special primary election on August 11

Three Republicans, One Ballot, No Runoff: The August 11 Special Primary That Will Likely Decide Who Represents Coastal Alabama

James Bullard, July 13, 2026July 15, 2026

Jerry Carl, John Mills and Austin Sidwell are competing for the Republican nomination in Alabama’s 1st Congressional District on Aug. 11 — a plurality contest with no runoff, in a summer election where turnout is the biggest unknown.

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Atmore Emergency room entrance at a community hospital, illustrating Atmore Community Hospital's continued 24-hour emergency services during Chapter 11 restructuring

Atmore’s Only Hospital Enters Chapter 11 Restructuring While Emergency Room Stays Open Around the Clock

James Bullard, July 13, 2026July 14, 2026

Atmore Community Hospital has entered Chapter 11 restructuring in federal bankruptcy court, but the 49-bed facility says its emergency department, staff and appointments will continue without interruption.

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Atmore Emergency police lights illuminating a scene at night

Leroy Man Held Without Bond After Brutal Atmore Hotel Beating Leaves Wife on Ventilator

James Bullard, July 8, 2026July 15, 2026

A 53-year-old Leroy man accused of attempted murder in the beating of his wife at an Atmore hotel will remain jailed without bond after an Aniah’s Law hearing. His wife remains on a ventilator.

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Atmore Entrance to a small rural community hospital

Flomaton Asks to Be Placed in the West End as Escambia County Splits Its Health Care Authority

James Bullard, July 8, 2026July 14, 2026

The Flomaton Town Council has adopted a resolution asking to be included in the western service area when the Escambia County Health Care Authority is divided in two, a decision that could steer local hospital tax dollars toward Atmore.

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Atmore A community theatre stage with curtains drawn before a performance

All Aboard for a Whodunit: Atmore’s Community Theatre Stages ‘Murder on the 518’

James Bullard, July 8, 2026July 14, 2026

The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts opens its summer murder mystery in downtown Atmore, with performances across two weekends, twelve-dollar tickets, and a train car full of suspects.

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Atmore State capitol building with dome under a blue sky

Atmore Councilwoman Susan Smith Named Democratic Nominee for Senate District 22

James Bullard, June 15, 2014

Alabama Democrats selected Atmore City Councilwoman Susan Smith to carry the party banner in state Senate District 22 after the incumbent abruptly withdrew from the race following the qualifying period.

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Atmore Small-town main street in coastal Alabama

Congressional Challenger Works the Coast as GOP Primary Campaigns Intensify

James Bullard, May 16, 2010

Peter Gounares carried his challenge to U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner across five counties, Bradley Byrne called a news conference in Orange Beach, and Luther Strange lined up Mobile money.

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Atmore County courthouse in a small rural Alabama town

Republicans Fight Over Their Own Ballot in the District 22 Senate Special Election

James Bullard, February 19, 2009

A challenge to keep Citronelle businesswoman Judy Belk off the Republican ballot failed on a split vote, as three GOP contenders lined up for the seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Pat Lindsey.

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Atmore Casino chips and cards on a gaming table, representing the debate over legal gambling in Alabama

An Oddsmaker’s Verdict: Alabama Was Sending Its Gambling Money to Everybody Else

James Bullard, February 2, 2009

Mobile oddsmaker and sports analyst Danny Sheridan said it was past time for Alabama to consider a lottery or casinos, arguing the state was subsidizing gaming in Mississippi, Florida and Tennessee.

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