Day: June 24, 2020

Atmore News

Prison contraband
DOC announces 22 free-world arrests News Staff Report Alabama Department of Corrections officials announced this week that the department’s Law Enforcement Services Division made numerous arrests over the past three months of staff members and free-world individuals attempting to introduce illegal contraband into correctional facilities. Three of 22 free-world arrests were made at Fountain Correctional Facility near Atmore. No details, names of those arrested or mug shots of the suspects…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
‘Healing’ meeting
Dialogue, but no plan yet, for bridging racial divide The Rev. Dr. Monroe Tucker, front, facing the audience, gave the benediction to dismiss the meeting By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer The public meeting held last Thursday, June 18, at Atmore City Hall Auditorium was the second in a proposed series of sessions designed to provide dialogue that could ultimately help devise a plan to bridge the gap between residents…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Chamber holding video political forum
By EMILY WILSON Special to Atmore News The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce to hold candidate digital forum inviting all qualifying candidates whether opposed or unopposed running for political office in the City of Atmore to participate. Throughout the country, in today’s political climate, politics are becoming a very contentious area. The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce believes now more than ever it is imperative that we as a community…
by Submitted Article access_time4 years ago
GECA reservations
News Staff Report The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts’ production of “Young Frankenstein” ends its eight-performance run this week. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, seating is limited to 60 seats per show. By special arrangement, GECA will have shows on Thursday, June 25, Friday, June 26, Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7 p.m., and the Sunday show begins at 2 p.m.…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
In-person school starts in August
BOE hires 3 principals By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Big news came out of the Escambia County Board of Education meeting Thursday, June 18. Superintendent John Knott said the system’s schools will open Friday, August 7 – in classrooms. “We are in the process of developing complex plans for our faculty, staff and students,” Knott said Monday. “We’ll have a lot of provisions in place and plans for contingencies if…
by Sherry Digmon access_time4 years ago