Year: 2020

Don Fletcher

13 qualify for city offices
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer A “baker’s dozen” candidates, including five of six incumbents, qualified to run for election or re-election to the city’s governing body during the first week of the two-week qualifying period. City Clerk Becca Smith reported Monday afternoon that Mayor Jim Staff and all but one of the five council members had filed papers and paid qualifying fees to seek another term. The only exception…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Chamber leadership changes
News Staff Report Without fanfare or much public notice, the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce’s leadership changed last week. This notice from the Chamber to members was sent out on email July 9: “The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted in their recent board meeting for Anna Norton to serve as the Interim Executive Director effective immediately. Anna has previously served as the Chamber’s Executive Assistant. The…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Johnson seeks council seat
Johnson Note: The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. “My name is Eunice Johnson. I am running to be a City Council Member here in Atmore for District 3. It is my mission to lead our community to change together. My vision for district 3 is to first hear the voice of the people and their needs, beautify our neighborhoods, and clean up hazardous non residential areas. Most importantly,…
by Submitted Article access_time6 years ago
Walker seeks re-election
Walker Note: The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. Hello Citizens of Atmore, I, Chris Walker, announce my candidacy for re-election as Atmore City Councilman District #3. It has been a blessing to be able to serve the people of our beloved City for the past 12 years. During this time, our community has faced challenges, but none quite like the issues that we currently face. The ongoing pandemic…
by Submitted Article access_time6 years ago
500-plus victims
COVID-19 continues to spread; 116 new cases in week By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Although the rate of occurrence seems to have slowed a little, the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus pushed the total confirmed cases count in Escambia County past the 500 mark. Alabama Department of Public Health officials reported in an updated report filed Tuesday, July 14, that 522 county residents have tested positive for the…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago