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Convicted killer stabbed to death at Fountain
Wallace By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) officials confirmed Friday that a Mobile County man, serving a life sentence for murder, was fatally stabbed last week by another Fountain Correctional Facility inmate.“On Tuesday, January 11, 2022, Harold Wallace, a 24-year-old inmate who was serving a life sentence for murder out of Mobile County at Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore … unfortunately passed away from injuries sustained…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
About 200 brave cold for MLK Day program
Dale Ash was presented a community service award by Karean Reynolds, at right back. Wayne Johnson, left, presented a community service award to Curtis Tucker. Holy Community Church’s float won first place in the MLK Day parade. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Despite stiff, frigid winds that cut across Houston Avery Park throughout the event, about 200 people — most but not all in coats, jackets or other cold-weather clothing…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
Urgent care funding secured
Special to Atmore News UB Community Development (UBCD), the community development arm of United Bank, announced that — in conjunction with National Community Impact Fund of Chicago — it has closed a $5.3 million New Markets Tax Credit transaction with Escambia County Alabama Community Hospitals.The funding is for construction of Atmore Urgent Care Clinic.Site work has begun on the new healthcare facility, which is located along Alabama Highway 21, near…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Council considers AC, tornado siren
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore City Council members approved the purchase of a heating and cooling unit for the city’s anticipated new office space and promised to consider an upgrade to the community’s storm warning system during their January 10 meeting.Prior to those actions, the council approved the appointments of West Escambia Utilities (WEU) Manager Kenny Smith to the Atmore Industrial Development Board and that of Shaquanda Kyles to…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
Where is President Biden?
Congressman Jerry Carl I’m a firm believer that when the President of the United States – whether they’re a Democrat or a Republican – does well, the American people benefit. Regardless of party, we should all pray for guidance, wisdom, and leadership from our president, as well as all elected officials.Unfortunately, as I look back over President Biden’s first year in office, I ask myself, “Where is President Biden, and…
by Submitted Article access_time2 years ago