Year: 2017

Don Fletcher

Atmore, Poarch to recycle
The city of Atmore, forced to close its recycling center in late October when the provider announced that it would raise its fees from $260 per month to $13,000 per month, has apparently found a solution to the problem. Mayor Jim Staff announced this week that the city had formed a partnership with Poarch Band of Creek Indians that will not only benefit the municipality and the tribe, but also…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Baker announces state candidacy for 2018
Editor’s note: The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. Expressing his continued full-time service to the citizens in being an active and accessible Legislator, Alan Baker (R) of Brewton officially announced his candidacy for State Representative of District 66 which includes Escambia and Baldwin counties. Baker, a retired educator who resides in Brewton, quickly acknowledged the honor and privilege it has been for him to serve in fulfilling his…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Temple Christian Academy honor roll
Temple Christian Academy released its honor roll for first through third grades for the first six-week grading period and for fourth through tenth grades for the first quarter of the 2017-2018 school year. Please note: 5-year-old kindergarten students are not graded during the first six-week grading period of each school year. First grade A/B honor roll: Molleigh Amerson, Charlie Wade McGill, Chase Whittaker Second grade A/B honor roll: Anna Davis,…
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Perdido E/M School holds salute to veterans
By GERRI MCDONALD Special to Atmore News Over 100 veterans plus family members and other dignitaries attended the annual Salute to Veterans held at Perdido Elementary / Middle School on November 8. The annual event began with veterans and their guests being greeted at their cars and assisted by the members of Perdido’s football team. Once they reached the front of the gym, pre-k and kindergarten students welcomed them with cheers, flags,…
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