Month: October 2017

Sherry Digmon

Ribbon cutting
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed We Are Family Home Care Services to the business community with a ribbon cutting Monday, October 16. We Are Family operates in the United Bank Incubator on Church Street. Shown at the ribbon cutting are, from left, front, Jordan Barnett, Minister Robert White, Quinten Frye, Adrian Frye, Patricia Cross, Wilma Hamilton Wilson, Gwen Frye, Ruth Watson; back, Mallorie Beachy, Jennifer Sanders, Bob Jones,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
AG speaks at GOP meeting
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, right, a native of Atmore, was the guest speaker at the October 16 meeting of the Escambia County Republican Executive Committee at Acapulco Mexican Restaurant. Marshall talked about his childhood here and his responsibilities as the state’s 48th attorney general. At left are State Senator Greg Albritton of Atmore and his wife Debbie.
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Contract awarded for water project
A Citronelle contractor’s bid for major upgrades to the Freemanville water system was accepted last week by the Escambia County Commission. The project, funded primarily through a Community Development Block Grant, will provide improved sewer service, water flow and fire protection for residents of the community through the replacement of antiquated water lines, placement of new service lines and the addition of seven new fire hydrants. The commission accepted the $286,175 bid submitted by…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Muskogee Inn closes after 30-plus years
Muskogee Inn, a fixture on the local business scene for more than 30 years, ceased operations on September 30. The inn, first purchased by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in 1986 under the name of Best Western of Atmore, was one of the few area hotels at that time. “When we took over the Best Western, the Tribe had just secured federal recognition the year before, and the gaming…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
First bale
Father and son Larry and Justin House brought in the first bale of cotton this year at Frank Currie Gin in McCullough. Gin Manager Ron Bailey, right, continued his tradition of presenting a check to the farmer who brings in the first bale. The check was presented Wednesday, October 11 for the bale that was brought in October 2. Justin House accepted the check.
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago