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Teen Killed In Early Morning Double Shooting In Atmore : NorthEscambia.com

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Teen Killed In Early Morning Double Shooting In Atmore : NorthEscambia.com

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A 17-year-old was killed and another person injured early Tuesday morning in Atmore. Around 1:50 a.m., the Atmore Police Department responded to Atmore Community Hospital for reported gunshot victims. They discovered 17-year-old Gabriel Hooks of Atmore had passed away due to his injuries, and a second victim was flown to a trauma center with injuries that [...]See the Story

Four More Charged With Murder, Attempted Murder In Atmore Double Shooting : NorthEscambia.com

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Four More Charged With Murder, Attempted Murder In Atmore Double Shooting : NorthEscambia.com

Coverage: 2 sources

Four additional suspects have been charged with the murder of Atmore teen earlier this week, and they have also been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder for a shooting incident last year. Exavion Bradley, age 20; Kcarheem McKenzie, age 19; Timothy Sanders, age 18; and a 17-year-old juvenile, all from Atmore, have been charged with [...]See the Story

Atmore Police Make Arrest In Double Shooting That Claimed Teen : NorthEscambia.com

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Atmore Police Make Arrest In Double Shooting That Claimed Teen : NorthEscambia.com

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A 22-year-old Evergreen man has been charged with murder and attempted murder for an early Tuesday morning shooting in Atmore. Tyler Hall is being held without bond in the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center, and Atmore Police Sgt. Darrell McMinn said additional arrests are forthcoming. Around 1:50 a.m. Tuesday, the Atmore Police Department responded to Atmore Community [...]See the Story

Local Hemp Retailer Shutting Down Due to New Law

A Decatur-based hemp store, The Green Plug, will close ahead of Tuesday's effective date of House Bill 445, which imposes stricter regulations on the sale, production and distribution of hemp products in Alabama.Atmore · Atmore See the Story

Second Suspect Arrested In Fatal Atmore Double Shooting : NorthEscambia.com

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A second Evergreen man has been charged with murder and attempted murder for an early Tuesday morning shooting in Atmore. Javarius Watkins (pictured top left), 24, turned himself in Wednesday night and has been charged with murder and attempted murder. Tyler Hall (pictured bottom left and top), 22, is being held without bond in the Escambia [...]Atmore · Atmore See the Story

Atmore News to cease

July 2 will be last edition By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher This edition of Atmore News (June 28, 2025) is the next to the last edition that will be published. Next week, July 2, 2025, will be the last edition.This was not an easy decision, but one that Myrna and I have been talking about for […] The post Atmore News to cease appeared first on Atmore News.Atmore · Atmore Read Article

Shooting suspect’s bond set at $1M

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer District Court Judge Eric Coale has granted a bond to 19-year-old Lemareyoun Moore of Atmore, but the chances of Moore leaving jail anytime soon are remote.Coale set bond at $1 million for Moore, one of six individuals arrested in connection to the May 7 shooting into a vehicle that was […] The post Shooting suspect’s bond set at $1M appeared first on Atmore News.Atmore · Atmore Read Article

Bids awarded for cemetery roadway improvement, city fuel

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore City Council, still sitting as a four-member body, tackled a 14-item agenda in about 20 minutes during the council’s Monday, June 23, meeting. Numerous event requests were given the green light, and the council awarded bids for improving the roadway that runs through a local cemetery and for the […] The post Bids awarded for cemetery roadway improvement, city fuel appeared first on Atmore News.Infrastructure · Atmore Read Article

East Brewton to host Independence Day events - The Brewton Standard

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East Brewton will once again play host for the day as area residents gather to celebrate the nation’s birthday. July 4 will be filled with the usual activities allowing a family-friendly event-filled day organized and under the direction of the Fort Crawford Committee. Beginning at 9 a.m, the annual Spades Tournament will get underway as teams compete for the title. The tournament will be held at the East Brewton SAIL Center on Williamson Street…Independence Day · Brewton Read Article

Nursing, retail sales jobs among top in state for May - The Brewton Standard

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Data collected and analyzed by the Alabama Department of Workforce’s Labor Market Information (LMI) Division shows that in May 2025, there were 78,302 job ads posted in Alabama, representing a monthly decrease of 5.3%. The five occupations with the most online job ads are for Registered Nurses, Retail Salespersons, Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers, and Customer Service Representatives with 12,361 ads p…Brewton · Brewton See the Story

Extreme heat could impact area - The Brewton Standard

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The Alabama Emergency Management Agency has released information to alert residents of impending high temperatures and high Heat Index values. Heat indices will reach 103-109 Wednesday and again on Thursday with very little cooling overnight. Limit outdoor activity, stay in shaded or air-conditioned areas and drink plenty of water. Although only isolated to scattered thunderstorms are forecast to develop in eastern Alabama and move westward thi…Brewton · Brewton Read Article

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