November 9, 2022 - Page 2 of 4

Atmore News

Head-on crash in Flomaton claims 3 lives

News Staff Report A two-vehicle, head-on collision that occurred at approximately 3:21 p.m. Sunday, November 6, claimed the lives of two Flomaton men and a Century, Fla. man.According to Alabama State Trooper reports, Shannon P. Lucas, 48, of Flomaton was fatally injured when the 2017 Dodge 1500 pickup he was driving collided head-on with the 2017 Ford Explorer driven by Christopher P. Bell, 41, also from Flomaton.Alfreco Lett, 50, of…

Paving preliminaries begin while city awaits FY21 audit

By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer City of Atmore officials are moving forward with the preliminary work of an announced $2.63 million street resurfacing project that will put new blacktop on all or part of 21 city streets, although officials know a financial speed bump is probably waiting at the end of the prep work. Engineers with Civil Southeast have already begun surveying the involved streets, especially those located in…

APCO rates rising

By BETH THOMAS Special to Atmore News Many Alabamians are facing challenging times, and no one wants to see rising electric bills. However, the increased cost of fuel to generate electricity has necessitated an adjustment to Alabama Power Company’s rate. Beginning in December, the typical residential customer bill will increase by about $10 a month to cover the higher cost of fuel used to generate electricity. Using diverse fuel types…

Voting day

Tuesday was voting day for mid-term elections across the nation. One voter noted heavy turnout early morning at the Atmore Public Library. Shown, John Dorriety, left, casts his vote. At center is poll worker Totsie Mims, and at right, Natalie Rodgers with the probate judge’s office.

Parent Resource Fair scheduled

Atmore Family Outreach is hosting an Atmore Parent Resource Fair Thursday, November 17, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Boxcar Willie on Ridgeley Street.The event is a partnership to with several organizations to bring needed resources for parents of pre-school and school-age children to the Atmore community and Escambia County. The evening will include music, games, fun and food.Partners include the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Atmore Police Department, Regional Autism…

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