February 2017 - Page 5 of 25

Don Fletcher

Atmore not participating in weather tax holiday

Alabama’s sixth annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will be held Friday, February 24, through Sunday, February 26, in communities across the state, but only one of Escambia County’s taxing municipalities will take part. A provision in the Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday law allows counties and municipalities to join the state by removing their own local sales and use taxes from the same items during the same…

First-graders learn about Valentine’s Day

Children in Ms. Nicole Stabler’s first grade class at Perdido Elementary created many unusual Valentines boxes. Students showed off their creativity with designs of everything from traditional Post Office styles to Valentine Owls, guitars, ‘shooting houses, alligators, and Minions. Students in first grade completed many activities for Valentine’s Day. First-graders were asked to make a Valentine’s Day box at home and surprise their classmates with their creative ideas. They also…

Atmore Youth Baseball begins 62nd season

Atmore Cal Ripken and Atmore t-ball sign-up times are as follows: * Weekdays – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Murray Johnson Office, 105 E. Louisville Ave. * Saturdays – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Atmore City Hall Auditorium Ages: * 4-6: t-ball – fee $30 * 7-8: pitching machine – fee $30 * 9-10: minors, and 11-12: major 70 League – fee $40 Questions: Call or text 251-294-1128…

Cottrell joins UB board

United Bank announced Tuesday, February 21, that Danny Cottrell joined its Board of Directors. The Brewton business owner and community leader begins his term on the bank’s governing body following service as a member of United Bank’s Escambia County Advisory Board. “We are very pleased to have Danny join our board.” said Bob Jones, United Bank President and CEO. “His commitment to community service as well as his success in…

Parading in Repton

Repton Mayor Terri Carter says, “Let the good times roll in historic downtown Repton!” The TACKY Gras (not Mardi Gras) Parade will be held this Saturday, February 25, 11 a.m. There will be a $100 prize for Best and Most Original Float. But if you don’t have a float, not a problem. Carter encourages you to “be creative with household items, grab some throws and join us!” The Kings Ball…