Year: 2022

Rated best in the region From left, Brad Lowery, Suzanne McGill, Jeff Booth By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The administration and staff of Atmore Community Hospital have something to be proud of – and something all of Atmore can be proud of.The hospital recently received a Four-Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – and Atmore Community Hospital is the only hospital in lower Alabama and most…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) officials and an Escambia County, Alabama-based oil and natural gas production company are in the process of agreeing on a $160,000 fine after the company was initially charged with more than 1,700 violations of state air quality standards.According to a proposed Special Order by Consent issued by ADEM to Escambia Operating Company, the financial levy agreement resulted from a…

From left, Commander Dave Graham, Adjutant Paul Chason and First Vice Commander Billy Elder in the water garden. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Thanks to contributions from throughout the community, Atmore American Legion Post 90 is in the process of contributing to the revitalization and beautification of the city’s downtown area.The local veterans organization, headquartered at the corner of South Main and Church streets, is well into a project to…