Month: February 2021

McGhee News Staff Report The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian announced today six new members, including an official of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, are joining its Board of Trustees in 2021. The board has also elected new leadership. Five members were confirmed by the Institution’s Board of Regents at their Feb. 1 meeting; confirmation of the sixth is anticipated at the Board’s April 12 meeting. PCI’s…

As part of the Chevy Youth Baseball give back, Jason Pilger Chevrolet of Atmore donated $500 to the city of Atmore baseball program – Cal Ripkin Baseball. Shown at the check presentation Tuesday, February 23, are, from left, Jannice Glover with Jason Pilger, Atmore Chamber President Emilee Waters, and Mayor Jim Staff.

By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Alabama’s 10th severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. Friday, February 26, and will continue through midnight Sunday, February 28. During the holiday period, Escambia County residents will be able to save up to 8 percent (9 in one local community) on common supplies that cost less than $60 and can be used in every home and business to prepare…

Lape By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer An Ohio woman was arrested February 15 after she stole a pickup from a local gas station and led Alabama state troopers and Atmore police on a high-speed chase during which she reportedly rammed a trooper car before crashing the stolen truck in Baldwin County. The incident began around 7:22 a.m., when Atmore PD officers were sent to the Chevron station on Alabama…