Day: December 20, 2017

Don Fletcher

Despite cut in calls, firefighters have ‘plenty to do’
Despite a new dispatch protocol that has dramatically reduced the number of medical incidents to which they are dispatched, Atmore firefighters won’t be spending their days sitting around the station and waiting for their next emergency callout. “We’ve still got plenty to do,” said Fire Chief Ron Peebles. “We’re still going to stay busy. We do a lot of things that people don’t even know we do.” In fact, the…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Live in hope this Christmas
By Congressman Bradley Byrne It’s that time of the year again. It’s the time we hurry from store to store looking for that perfect gift for our loved ones. It’s the time when many travel around the country to spend time with their families. It’s the time where we dust off the cookbooks to prepare the perfect dish for the Christmas lunch or dinner. If you are like me, Christmas…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
I’m off on Christmas
How about you? You off work on Christmas Day? In the newspaper business, with a Tuesday deadline, a Monday holiday is almost unheard of. In fact, we miss out on most of those Monday holidays throughout the year. But it’s Christmas next week, and, well, you just don’t work on Christmas Day. Or do you? Next Monday, as we celebrate Christmas, men and women in Atmore (and around the country)…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
BOE approves personnel recommendations
The following personnel changes were approved by the Escambia County Board of Education at the regular meeting Thursday, December 14. Recommendations were made by Superintendent John Knott. Leave of absence 1. Tashan Streety, 6-hour lunchroom worker, W.S. Neal Elementary School, leave of absence, effective January 5, 2018 through March 5, 2018 Resignation 1. Shelley Burgess, 6-hour lunchroom worker, Escambia County Middle School, effective November 30, 2017 2. Alfred Johnson, head…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers Well, folks, we have had a more exciting and fun filled political year than we expected. Usually, most of the fun is reserved for even numbered years when presidential or gubernatorial elections are held. However, it’s been a good ride. Obviously, the Special Election for the remaining three years of Jeff Sessions’ senate term monopolized the year. Although you will have to remember, that election was preceded…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago