Day: September 27, 2017

Don Fletcher

Cable services outage
From left, Atmore Fire Department Capt. Daniel Love, Chief Ron Peebles, and Lt. Daniel White stand clear as Firefighter A.J. Beachy uses a pike pole to push a large section of rotted tree that fell on a communications line on Horner Street during the September 20 storm that passed through the city. The tree knocked out cable-based services for several Mediacom and Frontier customers, but did not play a role…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Cougar Pride color run set
Escambia Academy is holding a Color Run Saturday, October 14. This color walk / run features a designated 5K course. During the race, participants are doused with color at various color stations ending with one final color celebration at the finish line. There is no time limit – you can run, jog or walk at your own pace. Registration is $25 prior to the event, $30 the day of the…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Trinity to honor St. Francis of Assisi – Blessing of the Animals is Saturday
Trinity Episcopal will host a casual non-denominational Blessing of the Animals on church grounds at 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 30. The service honors St. Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals. Father Chris Coats will officiate. All are invited. Jeans or sweats are appropriate attire. All animals must either be on leashes or in crates. Snakes, lizards, etc., must be enclosed in containers, please. Trinity is located behind Bondurant…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Taste of the South a fine event
It was a typical dog day summer afternoon in Atmore – hot and humid. And while just about everybody was hot as blue blazes, the 14th Annual Taste of the South was packed with folks enjoying great food. Taste of the South is sponsored by the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce, which reported ticket sales of 750, an increase over last year. The highlight of the evening was the presentation…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Ending illegal immigration must be a top priority
By Congressman Bradley Byrne One of President Donald Trump’s most popular positions on the campaign trail last year was a commitment to securing our nation’s borders. Since taking office, this has been a shared top priority between President Trump and the House of Representatives. President Trump first demonstrated his commitment to restoring the rule of law and tackling illegal immigration when he appointed Jeff Sessions as his Attorney General. Jeff…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago