Month: September 2018

Atmore News

NHS Chiefs fall to FHS Hurricanes
  By LEXXI BAGGETT News Sports Writer If school spirit could have won the game, Northview High School would have another victory under its belt. “Beat the Hurricanes” signs were around every hallway corner, and a garnet and gold decorated student body started showcasing itself as early as Monday morning, but obviously it takes more than that to end up as the scoreboard winners. Even with the home-field advantage, the…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
What’s next for Congress?
The House returns to session this week after the month-long August District Work Period, and there are many important legislative items that need our attention. August was a busy time back in Southwest Alabama listening to the people I have the honor of representing. I appreciate all those who took time to visit my office, attend a town hall meeting, or host me at their business. I look forward to…
by Submitted Article access_time6 years ago
RPES named Bicentennial School
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer A local school has been thrust into the statewide spotlight. Rachel Patterson Elementary School Principal John Brantley announced this week that the school is one of just 200 schools in the state that were each designated a Bicentennial School and awarded a $2,000 grant for development of a community betterment project. According to a letter Brantley received from Gov. Kay Ivey, the 200 schools…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
10 capital murder cases pending
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer James Larry Johnson, who has been held in an Escambia County Detention Center cell on a capital murder charge for more than four years, will get his day in court next week. Maybe. The court docket for the September 10-21session includes the case against the Brewton man, who is charged with the Memorial Day 2014 shooting death of Christopher Adam Salter, who was the…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
No demolition
Mayor says he ‘misspoke’ By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore Mayor Jim Staff said this week that a miscommunication during a recent interview with an Atmore News reporter was the catalyst for reports that the city had ordered the demolition of two downtown buildings. Staff noted during the August 24 interview that the awnings on each building were rotted and falling onto city sidewalks and into city streets, but…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago