Year: 2023

Special to Atmore News The American Pickers, Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, are returning to Alabama. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout the state in February 2024.American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the world of antique “picking.” The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques.They often find historically significant or rare items,…

Special to Atmore News United Bank announces the addition of Richard K. Stanley to the board of directors.Stanley is the president and CEO of T. R. Miller Mill Company, Inc., his employer of 41 years. The Brewton native oversees one of the largest sawmills in the United States. The mill manufactures various specialty pine products including pine flooring, siding, and pattern products.“We are pleased to welcome Ricky as a new…

United Bank announces the addition of Lori Madison Stinson to the board of directors. Prior to joining the board, Stinson served on United Bank’s Escambia County Advisory Board.“We are pleased to have Lori join our board,” UB President and CEO Mike Vincent said. “We believe that her expertise and experience will be invaluable in helping shape our future. We look forward to working together to continue the bank’s mission of…

News Staff Report Alabama Forestry Commission (ACF) officials announced Monday, December 4, that effective immediately, all burn restrictions have been lifted across the state of Alabama.Burn permits will be issued as normal by the AFC. This includes 11 counties in northeast Alabama that had been under a “No Burn” order since it was issued by Gov. Ivey on November 9. These 11 counties will remain under a “fuel advisory,” meaning…