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As first COVID-19 vaccine is fully approved, get vaccinated for COVID-19 as soon as possible
Special to Atmore News All too few Alabamians realize the seriousness of infection with COVID-19 and have not made the decision to be vaccinated or have postponed getting the free vaccine that will save them, their families and communities from this devastating virus. Hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 are rising rapidly, and vaccines are highly effective. Now that U.S. regulators have given full approval to the Pfizer mRNA vaccine for…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Medstar begins Sept. 1
Service occupies fire station Medstar will operate out of the former home of AFD Station 4 By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Some details of a lease agreement on a headquarters building still have to be worked out, but a new ambulance service is set to take over Wednesday as the primary emergency medical transport provider for Atmore and the immediate area.Medstar Emergency Medical Services, having reached an agreement with Escambia…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Window-breaker charged with possession of burglary tools
Brown The suspect was arrested before he could shatter this window. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore man was arrested by city police last week after he decided, apparently on the spur of the moment, to break several windows of a local fast-food establishment.“We’re not sure exactly why he did it; we think he might have some mental issues,” said Carolyn Dean, owner of Dean’s Grill, where five windows…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
‘Sound of Music’ still a go
Andrew Willis as Captain Von Trapp, Ellen Johnson as Maria Von Trapp By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Due to a Covid outbreak in the cast, the Greater Escambia Council for the Art’s “Sound of Music” performances scheduled for August 26 through 29 were rescheduled for September 16 through 19.GECA board president Sharon Poulsen said Monday, August 30, the production is still on for the September dates.Tickets are sold through the GECA…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 years ago
‘Take a Seat’ at the Strand
News Staff Report Now that construction has begun on the Strand Theater [Atmore News, August 25, 2021], the Pride of Atmore committee wants to make sure people know about the opportunity to help raise funds and have a physical part of the Strand.The “Take a Seat” initiative is under way. When the new seats are installed in the Strand, you can have your name or your company’s name, etc. engraved…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago