Atmore Alabama News

Swine Flu Shots Announced For AL Schools

Swine flu shots to be available at schools at the end of November. more »

Nov/9/09 2:48 PM

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By Associated Press

Gov. Riley Declares State of Emergency

Governor Bob Riley on Monday declared an official state of emergency in Alabama due to the imminent threat posed by Tropical Storm Ida.. more »

Nov/9/09 11:23 AM

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By Governor Riley's Office

Shelters Opening for Ida Landfall

List of open shelters in our area. more »

Nov/9/09 10:21 AM

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By Steven Norris

Tropical Storm Ida Closings

Click here for all of the latest information regarding closures caused by Tropical Storm Ida. Updated 10:47 p.m. more »

Nov/8/09 6:40 PM

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By WKRG Staff

Still Waiting For Your Tax Refund?

The Internal Revenue Service is trying to deliver $1.85 million to Alabamians that it can't locate. more »

Nov/8/09 1:20 PM

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By Associated Press

Inmate Dies After 27 Years On Death Row

David Nelson was convicted of killing a man on New Years Day in 1978 and a cab driver the night before. more »

Nov/3/09 2:49 PM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by tallbird: If a state puts someone to death without due diligence, its murder and we are all culpable. Im not a civil rights lawyer, so I will not begin to assume… 10 Responses »

Mobile Police Officer Cleared In Deadly Shooting

Officer Walter Bradley shot and killed Frank Spencer last month at the French Quarter Apartments on Azalea Road. more »

Oct/21/09 8:15 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by rmseek1234: As we knew! Good job Officer Bradley! view »

Suspect: “I’m Not A Killer”

After a 2-day manhunt, Bruce Day is in custody and new information comes out about the alleged crime. more »

Oct/9/09 5:20 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by southfan1981: I am confused. He had a trial in the Allen case and was found guilty for a lesser charge? Were they not able to convict him because the victim’s… 5 Responses »

Death Row Inmate Executed In Atmore

Max Payne put to death for a 1992 robbery, kidnapping and murder in Cullman, AL more »

Oct/8/09 8:33 PM

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By Associated Press

Manhunt Over, Murder Suspect In Custody

BREAKING NEWS: After a 3-day manhunt and a university campus lockdown, sheriffs deputies say they have arrested Bruce Day, a man wanted for a 2001 murder. more »

Oct/8/09 8:14 PM

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By WKRG Staff

Comment by abigail: Bruce Day should be grateful for a freind like you. Those kind of friends are few and far between these days. 1 Responses »

School Lengthening Too Pricey for AL Schools

Education officials facing budgets with million dollar shortfalls say they simply can't afford the President's suggestion of lengthening school days. more »

Oct/4/09 2:46 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by mob1: Obama knows the states can not afford this, he is not stupid. By pushing this on the schools will in turn cause the schools to come back to the Federal… 4 Responses »

Father-To-Be Killed After Argument

33-year-old Kenny Porter was shot Thursday night. Now a neighbor and his mother-in-law are charged in his death. more »

Sep/25/09 7:19 PM

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By Chad Petri

Comment by rmseek1234: This is so sad. I hope she has some other family/friend support systems to get her through this. And this was her MOTHER that was also charged with… 3 Responses »

Preview: Man Shot After Argument

Two people are charged in the shooting death of 33-year-old Kenny Porter. more »

Sep/25/09 12:10 PM

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By Chad Petri

Atmore Man Shot To Death Days Before His Wife Gives Birth

Investigators say Kenneth Porter was shot outside a home on Nathan Road last night. His wife is 9 months pregnant. more »

Sep/25/09 10:42 AM

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By WKRG Staff

Comment by XcCity: So sad. My prayers are w/ his family, especially his child who will never know his father. view »

Alabama’s Children Insurance Program Expanding

Because of funds raised in the federal tobacco tax, publicly funded health insurance for Alabama children will expand to many middle-class families. more »

Sep/13/09 12:57 PM

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By Associated Press

New Attractions For Wind Creek

It’s hoped a new cooking studio and spa will help bring more tourism dollars to the area. more »

Sep/4/09 2:04 PM

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By Chad Petri

Preview: Wind Creek Casino Opens Cooking Studio

The cooking studio and spa are the latest amenities designed to help draw customers to the Atmore destination. more »

Sep/4/09 11:43 AM

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By Chad Petri

Paramedic Saved After Choking

Susan Odom never expected that her training would pay off after teaching hundreds of people how to save lives. more »

Aug/20/09 4:55 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by FLOWERCHILD: Everyone should take a CPR course. 8 Responses »

Health Care Reform Town Hall Meetings

Congressman Jo Bonner will hold town hall meetings around south Alabama next week to discuss President Obama's controversial health care reform plan. Click here to find the date/time of the one nearest you. more »

Aug/15/09 7:03 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by Robin12046: The times for these Town Hall meetings are really conducive to the working people in the city. How is someone who works 8-5 supposed to be able to… 1 Responses »

Mobile Gun Shop Owner Arrested

Larry McCoy is charged with illegally selling firearms. more »

Aug/13/09 7:15 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by ALConfederate: Yeah, Fox, how dare you? Actually, it’s a good point. I’ll rephrase what I said to I’ll be very very surprised and astonished if the… 10 Responses »