The Atmore Advance

4 days ago | atmoreadvance.com | Andrew Garner

Published 2:09 pm Tuesday, June 3, 2025 The Escambia County Board of Education announced Tuesday that Dr. Michele W. Collier, superintendent of Escambia County Schools, has been named District 1 Superintendent of the Year by the School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA). District 1 includes Baldwin, Mobile, Saraland, Satsuma, Chickasaw, Butler, Conecuh, Covington, and Escambia counties.

4 days ago | atmoreadvance.com | Andrew Garner

Published 11:16 am Tuesday, June 3, 2025 A Walnut Hill, Fla. woman died May 30 from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash on Monroe County 45 near Matheny Road, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Senior Trooper Joshua Thompson said in a release that the crash occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Thurs., May 15. Thomas said Mary R.

4 days ago | atmoreadvance.com | Andrew Garner

Published 9:36 am Tuesday, June 3, 2025 A Pensacola, Fla. man was arrested June 2 on possession, public intoxication and resisting arrest charges, according to the Atmore Police Department. Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Timothy Thomas, 55, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, public intoxication, obstructing governmental operations and resisting arrest.

4 days ago | atmoreadvance.com | Andrew Garner

Published 8:36 am Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Wilma L. Quarker Smith, of Atmore, died on Sun., June 1, 2025 at a local hospital. Smith was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Van R. Smith. She is survived by her mother, Reather Quarker of Atmore; her three daughters, Dr. Teresa L.

4 days ago | atmoreadvance.com | Andrew Garner

Published 4:25 pm Monday, June 2, 2025 Mr. James Clifton Gee, 69, a resident of Atmore, passed away on May 30, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Celebration of love services will be held this Sat., June 7, 2025 at 3 p.m. from Abundant Life Church, Atmore, with Chief Apostle Carolyn Banks officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery with professional services entrusted to Mayberry Funeral Home.