Month: July 2019

News Staff Report Andrew Lloyd Weber’s musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. To commemorate the occasion and to bring back a popular production to the local stage, the Greater Escambia Council for the Arts presents “Joseph” Friday through Saturday, July 25 through 27, 7 p.m. each night, and Sunday, July 28, 2 p.m. Due to the expense of bringing the musical to GECA’s…

Former Atmore resident killed on California highway By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer A U.S. Marine with strong ties to Atmore was struck by a vehicle as he crossed a multi-lane highway in Orange County, Cal. Saturday night, July 13. He reportedly was killed instantly. According to the Orange County Register, 19-year-old PFC Trace Kenneth Goodwin was struck around 9:30 p.m. (PDT) on Jamboree Road in a Tustin, Cal., business…

News Staff Report The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce is holding their first Big Summer Blow Out Thursday, July 18. The schedule is as follows: * 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. – after hours shopping event * 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. – downtown Community Walking Audit. According to Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Emily Wilson, this is actually a workshop that begins at the Chamber office. The purpose of…

Could hospital relocation be factor in new prison site selection? By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Local officials aren’t sure that the proposed relocation of Atmore Community Hospital to a point near Interstate 65 will make a difference in whether one of the state’s three new “super prisons” will be located here. At the same time, they’re not sure it won’t. The matter was discussed at length during a two-hours-plus…

News Staff Report This Saturday, see some real heroes – firefighters and superhero characters. Firefighters Local 4101 is teaming with Causeplay Gulf Coast for a boot drive benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Saturday, July 20, beginning at 9 a.m., at Walmart. Come out and get your child’s picture made with their favorite superhero – please don’t forget to donate. Also, fire fighters will have hot dogs and drinks for…