Despite recent violence in city limits -- including shootings and SWAT standoffs -- Staff believes his successor will be able to tackle the problem he says is coming from out of town. "Why Atmore?

The Atmore Police Department activated its special response team and sought assistance from neighboring agencies, including the Baldwin County SWAT team and hostage negotiators from the Alabama ...

An Atmore man was ordered no bond during a pre-trial detention ... special response team and requested assistance from neighboring agencies. Baldwin County SWAT team and Hostage Negotiators responded ...

According to a City of Atmore news release, Staff’s retirement is effective at the end of May. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the people of Atmore,” Staff said.

ATMORE, Ala. (WALA) - Atmore Mayor Jim Staff announced his retirement, effective at the end of May. Staff was elected mayor in August of 2012 after serving as a member of Atmore City Council from ...

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Ala. -- A 32-year-old Atmore woman is facing a murder charge for a crash in late February that claimed the life of a 2-year-old passenger of hers. WEAR News previously reported ...

ATMORE, Ala. (WALA) - The driver of an SUV in a deadly crash near Atmore is now charged with reckless murder and two counts of assault 1st-DUI, according to court and jail records. The Alabama Law ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A man shot during a SWAT operation in Charleston on Thursday, March 6, has died, according to the Charleston Police Department. The incident happened on Rebecca Street ...

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Metro Nashville Police Department SWAT team reportedly negotiated a peaceful surrender in Donelson overnight. Officials said the incident in the 2700 block of ...

NEWPORT, Ky. (WKRC) - An argument among roommates led to a shot being fired and ended with a SWAT situation. Police were called to an apartment on Orchard Street in Newport at about 11:15 Tuesday ...