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Harp new Chamber director
Emily Harp hit the ground running … and that’s how she likes it. The new Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce executive director’s first official day is Monday, January 29, but she was at her desk at the Chamber office on South Main last Thursday and Friday, January 18 and 19. She said she doesn’t believe in “dilly dallying” and it’s evident as she talks about her new job. Harp, who…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Guilty plea in ‘Flomo Klown’ case
A Flomaton woman, the only adult among four people accused of using a social media site to send cryptic death threats to a Flomaton High School student in 2016, was ordered to serve five years on probation for her role in the much-publicized “Flomo Klown” incident. According to court documents, 23-year-old Makayla Smith entered a guilty plea to one count of making a terroristic threat. She had initially also been…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Flu fatality – Atmore woman believed first local victim of influenza
An outbreak — featuring three virulent strains of influenza — that has plagued northern Alabama this winter is apparently moving swiftly into the state’s coastal area, including Atmore and Escambia County. Although public health officials have not formally announced a direct connection, an Atmore woman who died this week is believed to have succumbed from the effects of the flu or a flu-like illness. Diane Rabb, 55, who worked at…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Studer to speak at Chamber meeting
The 72nd Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, January 25. The speaker for the banquet and meeting is Quint Studer, a businessman, a visionary, an entrepreneur, and a mentor to many. The following bio was submitted by the Chamber: [Quint] has given his life to designing the building blocks for people and organizations that guide them to achieving and sustaining high performance. Quint and his…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Public schools closed Wednesday
Escambia County Superintendent of Education released the following: All Escambia County Public Schools (Alabama) will be closed Wednesday, January 17, 2018, due to a severe winter weather advisory.  A decision will be made tomorrow about school for Thursday. Please monitor your local media and our web-site and face book post for updates.  Please stay safe during this severe weather.  Thank you for your patience.
by Submitted Article access_time6 years ago