Don Fletcher

Council extends timber contract date
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer In the only action taken during the Atmore City Council’s Monday, February 12, meeting, council members approved an extension of the deadline for completing a contract to cut city-owned timber near Atmore Industrial Park.District 3’s Eunice Johnson was unable to attend the meeting, but the other four council members gave unanimous approval to the measure, which stretches the date of completion for the timber harvesting…
Presidents’ Day
Congressman Jerry Carl Presidents’ Day is a time in America when we remember and honor the leaders who helped shape our country. It’s a day to think about the values that make America great, like freedom and hard work. One important thing to remember is that the founding fathers believed in these values too. They wanted everyone to have the chance to live a good life, with liberty and the…
New arrivals at the library
Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivalsSeveral patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Debra Swartzendruber: Loves Journey in Sugarcreek Series by Serena Miller – 5 stars Myrna Monroe: The Little Liar by Mitch Albom – 5 stars Myrna Monroe: Kinfolk by Sean Dietrich – 5 stars Rene’ Bunch: Holmes, Marple & Poe by…
Food scores released
The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for January. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high.FSE = Food Service EstablishmentTavern of Atmore, 89, limited foodExpress Mart #6, 325 N Main Street, Atmore, 91, limited foodQuick Stop Food Mart, LLC, 50 A Carver Avenue, Atmore, 92, FSEAtmore Convenience 1 LLC, 6450 Hwy. 21 N., Atmore, 93, limited foodLil’ Angels…
Escambia students to participate in beef cook-off
Special to Atmore News All Escambia County, Alabama, students in grades 7-12 have been invited to participate in the upcoming Escambia County Beef Cook-off, which will take place at 5 p.m. this Friday, February 23, at Flomaton High School.The winner and a runner-up will be selected in each of two age divisions. The Junior Division includes students in grades 7-9; those in grades 10-12 will compete in the Senior Division.This…