Month: January 2018

Don Fletcher

Work begins on ‘fish streets’ sewer rehab
Crews with Mississippi-based Suncoast Infrastructure have begun the task of rehabilitating the sewer system that serves Atmore’s “fish streets” and will soon be back in town to resume work on a project that could wind up costing nearly half a million dollars. “It will probably be another two or three months before we finish,” said Kenny Smith, general manager of West Escambia Utilities. “There will be times when you won’t…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Chamber banquet set
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce 72nd Annual Meeting is set for Thursday, January 25, at The Club. Social hour and silent auction will be at 5:30, with dinner at 6:30. This year, the Chamber is sponsoring a split-the-pot drawing with 100 tickets being sold for $100 each. Note that only 100 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be held the night of the banquet. The deadline for nominations…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Martin Luther King observance planned
Dr. Martin Luther King,. Jr. Holiday Observance in Atmore will begin on Friday, January 12, and conclude Monday, January 15. This year’s national theme is “Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day on…Not A Day Off.” The schedule of events is as follows: Friday, January 12 MLK Community Day of Service – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Atmore Community Day of Service will be held at the Unity House on 313 N…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Things to look for in 2018
By Congressman Bradley Byrne Last week, we recapped major highlights from the past year, so this week I want to look ahead at some of the important things to watch for in 2018. 2018 is an election year, and the midterm elections for all House members and the one-third of the United States Senate will be held in November. I expect a very busy legislative session in the run-up to…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Mr. Norris and VFW Christmas parties
Some emails you just hate to get. Especially one that starts like this: It is with great sadness and heavy heart … That’s how Billy Gates’ email started Friday, January 5, as he informed his email group about the passing of a friend. I had already read the subject line: Raymond Norris. And I had a feeling before I read the first line of the email. In a split second,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago