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The City of Atmore successfully completed the ACE recertification process and sevenother Alabama communities have been designated as an "Alabama Community of Excellence" after successfully completing the Alabama Communities of Excellence program, a comprehensive three-phase approach to economic and community development for cities with populations ... (more)

An Anhinga, drying in the sun in a Florida swamp, displays broad and powerful wings fringed in a delicate white filagree.

Mickey Loehr and his daughter Brooke Loehr have tears in their eyes as they spend as memorable afternoon together listening to one of their favorite Country music stars Vince Gill during an unpublicized appearance at the Waterfront Rescue Mission in Mobile on Saturday May 26, 2012.

A couple of months ago my children and grand children, an entourage of about 25, took my wife and I out to an unusual eating establishment in the Malbis area.

Atmore resident Gregg Akins announced this week he will join the ranks of those vying for Atmore City Council seats.

Two county men were arrested Saturday after leading Escambia County Sheriffs deputies on a chase through the county.

"ATMORE, Ala. -- The strawberry season is over at this place with a few carloads less this season than last.

Atmore's City Hall is in need of some routine repairs to the building's and roof and Mayor Howard Shell announced at Monday's city council meeting that the city is now taking bids in order to find a company to perform the work.

Gov. Robert Bentley took a few hours away from the ongoing legislative session Wednesday night to visit Atmore.

First let me explain entrepreneur. According to the Internet dictionary, Wikipedia, it is an "owner of a business who makes money through risk and initiative." Normally an entrepreneur can be described as a self employed businessman or business woman.

An Atmore man is facing charges in Florida after he allegedly attacked a man at his home and bit off half of his ear.

Mayfest brought the heat Saturday bringing fun and entertainment to Tom Byrne Park with crowds braving the hot temperatures to come out to Atmore's spring festival.

In a Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, file photo, Dan Mann of Navarre, Fla., plays electronic bingo at Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in Atmore, Ala.

A recent countywide drug sweep and search for other illegal materials has already netted 19 arrests and law enforcement officials say it could be just the beginning.

A federal agent enters Preyear's Tax and Check Cashing in Atmore on March 4, 2010, during a search of 3 of the company's locations A woman who admitted helping the company's owner obtain Social Security numbers for fraudulent returns received probation on Friday, May 4, 2012.

Suspicious behavior inside Rite Aid Pharmacy Wednesday evening led to a phone call that put an Atmore man behind bars and facing drug charges.

Atmore native Michael D. Arnold announced this week he will join the race for an Atmore City Council seat, joining Chris Harrison in the hunt for the District 5 slot left open by mayoral candidate Jim Staff.

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley will make an appearance in Atmore this month, headlining the GOP Spring Dinner Tuesday, May 9 at The Club on Alabama 21.

As the Poarch Band of Creek Indians continue to battle local and state officials for the right to continue gaming on trust land, the City of Atmore has stepped up to say it is a friend of the Tribe.

Five new faces deep in Atmore's tradition will grace the Atmore Hall of Fame this fall when they are inducted at the annual ceremony.