An Atmore man was arrested April 24 on a possession charge, according to officials. Atmore Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Thomas White, 62, was charged with possession of a controlled substance. McMann said an APD officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Medical Park Drive […] The post Atmore man arrested for possession on April 24 appeared first on The Atmore Advance.

An Atmore man was arrested April 22 on drug and enticing a child charges, according to officials. Atmore Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Corneise Payne, 33, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and enticing a child. McMann said the arrest stemmed after APD […] The post Atmore man arrested on drugs, enticing child charges appeared first on The Atmore Advance.

An Atmore man was arrested April 25 on possession of drug charges, according to officials. Atmore Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release Demario Bowens, 34, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana I and possession of drug paraphernalia. McMann said at approximately 9:35 a.m. on the day of […] The post Atmore man arrested on possession charges appeared first on The Atmore Advance.

A Brewton woman, two Atmore men and another woman were arrested April 22 on multiple drug charges, according to officials. Atmore Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Toshiva Rankins, 32, of Brewton, was arrested and charged with drug trafficking of synthetic cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia; Darius […] The post APD arrests 4 April 22 on multiple drug charges at residence on Brooks Lane appeared first on The Atmore Advance.

GECA is gearing up for its next show, “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.”  Auditions will be held tomorrow, April 27, at 1 p.m. There are parts for ages 8-adults. The post GECA holding auditions for next show April 27 appeared first on The Atmore Advance.

Three Rachel Patterson Elementary Students were inducted into the 2023-24 class of the National STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) Honor Society today. The three students – Paisley Dorriety, Gabrianna Foster and Kamden Turner – join the school chapter, which is comprised of 19 others. The NSHS motto is to inspire innovation and recognize student […] The post RPES chapter of National STEM Honor Society holds induction ceremony Thursday appeared first on The Atmore Advance.

Ana-Lois Mercer couldn’t stop smiling. The 4 year old had her Make-A-Wish Alabama wish granted Wednesday during a Partners in Wishes reception at the Wind Creek Casino and Hotel Amphitheater. Mercer’s wish was originally for a horse, but she decided on a Barbie camper. Once the reveal was made, the Poarch Bank of Creek Indians’ […] The post Make-A-Wish Alabama grants wish of 4 year old during Partners in Wishes reception Wednesday appeared first on The Atmore Advance.

Atmore Police Department investigators are interviewing witnesses after police officers responded to Tractor Supply Co. on Lindberg Avenue today in reference to two people who were stabbed, officials said. Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said the investigators are conducting interviews, and there is no danger to the public. “The two individuals who were stabbed […] The post APD investigators conducting interviews after stabbing at Tractor Supply Co. appeared first on The Atmore Advance.

The  Poarch Band of Creek Indians announced Suresh Geer as the new chief financial officer (CFO) on April 23. Geer brings tribal finance experience, including 21 years of previous work with the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s finance team, the last seven of which he served as CFO. He has also promoted the success of other […] The post PCI announces Geer as new CFO appeared first on The Atmore Advance.

The Atmore City Council on Monday adopted a resolution for an Alabama Department of Transportation Rebuild Alabama Grant Award. The resolution – 2024-02 – which was adopted is a proposed project that’ll include full asphalt resurfacing of the following streets in the city of Atmore: Industrial Drive – Highway 31 to Carpet Drive (0.32 miles) […] The post City council adopts resolution for ALDOT Rebuild Alabama Grant Award during Monday meeting appeared first on The Atmore Advance.

An Atmore man was located and arrested by U.S. Marshals April 18 on several active felony warrants, according to officials. Atmore Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Isaiah Finney, 22, had arrest warrants for discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle, certain persons forbidden to possess firearms, attempting […] The post Atmore man arrested on several felony warrants by U.S. Marshals appeared first on The Atmore Advance.

Health agencies announced recently that Atmore Community Hospital (ACH) has been selected to participate in the Delta Region Community Health Systems Development (DRCHSD) program. The Health Resources Services Administration’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP), Delta Regional Authority (DRA) and the National Rural Health Resource Center made the announcement. According to a release, through […] The post ACH selected to participate in health systems development program appeared first on The Atmore Advance.

An Atmore woman was arrested April 17 on drug charges, according to officials. Atmore Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Yancy Biron, 49, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. McMann said the arrested stemmed after an APD officer responded […] The post Atmore woman arrested for drugs after falling asleep in vehicle appeared first on The Atmore Advance.

An Atmore woman was arrested April 17 on escape and assault charges, according to officials. Atmore Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Monica Freeman, 51, was arrested and charged with escape III and domestic violence III assault. McMann said the arrest stemmed after a citizen came to the […] The post Atmore woman arrested, charged with assault; tried to flee from scene appeared first on The Atmore Advance.

An Atmore woman was arrested April 18 on drug possession charges, according to officials. Atmore Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Leandra Morgan, 33, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. McMann said on the day of the arrest at […] The post Atmore woman arrested on drug possession charges appeared first on The Atmore Advance.

A Pachuta, Miss. man was arrested April 20 on drug charges, according to the Atmore Police Department. Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Chrishoun Hayes, 24, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana II, possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of a pistol. […] The post Pachuta, Miss. man arrested April 20 on drug charges appeared first on The Atmore Advance.

Special to the Advance CMT award-winning artist Dustin Lynch will perform at the Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Atmore (WCA) Amphitheater stage on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 9pm. Tickets are available for purchase at ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets and The W Store. Dustin Lynch has “built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music” (Billboard), […] The post Lynch to perform at Wind Creek Atmore appeared first on The Atmore Advance.

The second annual Sharon Brown Car Show was held today at State Line Pawn LLC in Atmore. A good crowd of car enthusiasts and cars turned out for the event, which featured vendors, music and a dunking booth. The post 2nd annual Sharon Brown Car Show held today appeared first on The Atmore Advance.

Twelve teams participated in the 2024 Youth Leadership Atmore Pickleball Tournament today at Tom Byrne Park. Thee tournament, ran by the current YLA class, was in a double elimination format. The team of Jackson and Tolbert finished in first place; the team of Strickland and Nobles finished second; and the team of Jackson and Walker […] The post 12 teams play in YLA 2024 Pickleball Tournament Saturday appeared first on The Atmore Advance.

An Atmore man died in a single-vehicle crash early this morning on Highway 31 in Baldwin County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Senior Trooper Kendra R. McKinney said in a release that the crash occurred at approximately 6:31 a.m. today, adding that Derrel D. Williams, 34, was fatally injured when the 2010 Mercury […] The post Atmore man dies in early-morning crash April 19 appeared first on The Atmore Advance.