Day: January 26, 2022

Don Fletcher

Crash claims Flomaton man; 4 locals hurt
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A Flomaton man lost his life, and an Atmore man and three children were seriously injured, in a two-vehicle collision that happened last Wednesday, January 19, in the Wawbeek community.Alabama State Troopers reported that Calvin L. Johnson, 68, was pronounced dead at the scene after the 2004 Honda SUV he was driving collided with a 2003 Toyota pickup driven by Brian T. Grant, 46, of…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Post 90 commander to receive state award
Graham News Staff Report The Alabama State Parks Division (ASPD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced that Dave Graham, commander of American Legion Post 90 in Atmore, is the recipient of one of this year’s prestigious Eagle Awards.Graham was included among the honorees for the planning and work behind the newly constructed Old Glory Lookout at Cheaha State Park, where ashes from retired flags are…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
More ATRIP funds for intersection
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) officials announced last week that Atmore would get a piece of the $40 million state funding pie that is being served up for various road and bridge projects across Alabama.According to figures released by the governor’s office, Atmore was awarded $386,000 to improve the intersection of Alabama 21 and Poarch Road East, which will be built…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
City council seeks bids on new vehicles for APD
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore City Council members approved during their Monday, January 24, meeting the letting of bids for seven new police vehicles, renewed the city’s line of credit with a local bank and the granting of a beer and wine license for a local coffee shop.Bids will now be let for five new patrol vehicles, an SUV for the chief and a heavy-duty pickup truck for APD’s…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
The world is safer when America leads …but Biden’s leadership is missing on the world stage
Congressman Jerry Carl Serving as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I’ve seen firsthand how President Biden’s lack of a clear and coherent foreign policy and his weak leadership on the global stage is putting the United States and our Allies at risk. Following on the heels of the horrible withdrawal from Afghanistan, it is clear the President is willing to let bad actors and terrorists take the…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago