Atmore News

ALGOP election qualifying opens
News Staff Report Qualifying for the 2022 Alabama Republican Party Primary opened Tuesday, January 4, and ends Friday, January 28, 2022, at 5 p.m.Offices in Escambia County on this year’s ballot include the following: Sheriff – incumbent Heath JacksonDistrict Attorney – incumbent Steve BillyCircuit Judge Place 2 – incumbent Judge Todd StearnsCounty Commissioner, District 1 – incumbent Steven Dickey (appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey to finish David Stokes’ term)County Commissioner,…
Trio arrested
Atmore teen one of 3 charged with robbery attempt, burglary News Staff Report Escambia County, Fla. authorities have apparently filed juvenile petitions against an Atmore teen and two of his acquaintances, charging them in connection with the attempted armed robbery of a Walnut Hill gas station and the burglary of a Molino residence on successive days in December.Sheriff’s reports show that 17-year-old Tallin Trayton Bishop of a Switch Road address…
Economic development tops 2021 news
Work on $87 million peanut mill began in January By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Note: This article features a look back at the top stories in and around Atmore during the first half of 2021.Despite COVID-fueled price hikes that sent materials costs soaring and slowed several projects over the final half of the year, economic development was the top local story in 2021.A disappointing shift in the geographic location of…
43 years of service
Utilities Clerk Vickie James, at left, is shown with West Escambia Utilities General Manager Kenny Smith on December 30, her last day of work after 43 years with the company. Vickie worked in WEU’s front office for three years, then was in charge of billing, accounts and payroll for three years before being named clerk of the utilities board, a position she held until her retirement. Her retirement plans reportedly…
EREC taking applications for 2022 scholarships
Special to Atmore News (Jay, FL) Escambia River Electric Cooperative (EREC) will award scholarships to graduating seniors in Escambia (Fla.) and Santa Rosa counties whose parent or guardian is a member of the cooperative. Two $4,000 scholarships – awarded in honor of former EREC director Herman D. Johnson – will be offered. Students must show proof of enrollment and maintain a grade point average of 2.5 to continue to receive…