Month: June 2017

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Immediate infrastructure need – Interstate 65
By Jim Zeigler State Auditor I do not need expensive studies and consultants to know that Alabama has immediate infrastructure needs. I experienced a major infrastructure problem Saturday afternoon [June 17]. While the inadequacy of Interstate 65 from Birmingham to Montgomery – and on all of the beach route – may or may not be our most dangerous problem, it may well be the most immediate. It is a problem NOW.…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
A Red Snapper victory
By Congressman Bradley Byrne We recently had a major victory for our area’s Red Snapper fishermen and the coastal communities, which benefit from a longer Red Snapper season. Last Wednesday, the federal Department of Commerce announced an emergency extension of the 2017 Red Snapper season for recreational fishermen. As you probably remember, it was announced by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration earlier this year that the Red Snapper season…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
OWA state’s largest job creator – Second-largest investment in 2016
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s 2016 New and Expanding Industry Announcements, released in May, cites OWA as the leading job creator for the state of Alabama. The project is on track to create 620 new jobs this year alone. The report also recognizes OWA’s $361 million investment as the second-largest in the state. “The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is so proud that our business endeavor OWA is making such…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers The much-anticipated 2018 election contests have been pushed back by about three months due to the unanticipated race for Jeff Sessions’ senate seat. This ongoing contest will occupy the news through late September. It was previously thought that June 6 would be the opening bell since fundraising for next year’s June 5 Primary could begin at that time. However, the bell will probably commence to chime in…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Rural auto break-ins increase
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators are still on the lookout for the person or people responsible for a rash of automobile break-ins that have plagued rural residents from Canoe to Robinsonville over the past several days. Chief Deputy Mike Lambert reported Friday that several vehicles have one thing in common – each was unlocked – have been illegally entered. The thief or thieves have taken an array of…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago