Rep. Alan Baker Presents Atmore Public Library With $2,000 Grant
State Rep. Alan Baker presented the Atmore Public Library with a $2,000 discretionary grant on Aug. 10 to support the library's needs.
Blue Devils Get a Big Upgrade: New Video Board Coming to Herbert Barnes Stadium
A new 16-by-20-foot video board is being installed on the south end of Herbert Barnes Stadium, with Escambia County High School officials targeting completion before the 2026 football season.
Atmore business owner charged with reckless murder after child dies in hot car
ATMORE, Ala. — An Atmore business owner has been arrested and charged with reckless murder after a young child in his care died following an hours-long period inside a vehicle,…
Atmore police seeking man with 9 felony warrants for credit card fraud
ATMORE, Ala. — Atmore police are asking the public for help locating a man they say tried to use a credit card that did not belong to him at a…
Student arrested after bringing BB gun to Escambia County High School in Atmore
ATMORE, Ala. — A student was taken into custody Friday morning after bringing a BB gun onto the campus of Escambia County High School, according to Escambia County Sheriff Heath…
Atmore man struck, killed by 18-wheeler on South Main Street
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a commercial tractor-trailer in Atmore early Friday, police said. The Atmore Police Department reported that officers responded around 1:19 a.m. to the 1700…
Atmore physician enters no-contest plea, will take anger management classes
ATMORE, Ala. — An Atmore physician entered a no-contest plea Tuesday to three counts of battery stemming from an incident earlier this year, according to court proceedings, and will resolve…
Pedestrian killed by freight train in Atmore
ATMORE, Ala. — An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a CSX freight train in Atmore on Wednesday afternoon. The fatal incident occurred along the…
Ultralight plane crashes into yard near Atmore, pilot injured
ROBINSONVILLE, Ala. — A pilot was injured Friday afternoon when an ultralight aircraft crashed into the front yard of a home in the Robinsonville community outside Atmore, according to the…
Atmore Woman Dies in Two-Vehicle Crash on Alabama 21
A 65-year-old Atmore woman died and another woman was injured when two vehicles collided on Alabama 21 north of Atmore, troopers said.