Year: 2024

Don Fletcher

Wiggins retains commission seat; Edwards beaten in BOE race
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Not a lot of Escambia County voters went to the polls for the March 5 Super Tuesday Presidential Primary, but those who did were for the most part of a like mind.The Escambia County Commission’s chairman was re-elected over a political newcomer by a virtual 2-1 margin to the District 2 seat he has held for 16 years, while an even higher percentage of voters…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 months ago
Ribbon cutting
Sandy Helton, in center with scissors, was joined by more than two dozen Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce officials and Ambassadors, Atmore Historical Society members and other friends for the March 7 ribbon cutting of Sandy’s new business, Seriously Southern. The guests were treated to snacks and finger foods, many of them prepared by the owner of the new business.
by Atmore News access_time8 months ago
Taking care of Alabama’s First Congressional District
Congressman Jerry Carl Last week, I helped pass a bill that has a lot of wins for Alabama’s First Congressional District. I am excited this bill brings almost $30 million of your tax dollars back home rather than allowing it to go to liberal states like New York and California. Most importantly, this bill cuts more than $200 billion in wasteful government spending over the next 10 years. Additionally, we…
by Submitted Article access_time8 months ago
Chamber Foundation at ECHS
Monday, March 11, the Atmore Chamber Foundation made a special donation to the Escambia County High School Masonry Department – new boots for the students. Shown at the presentation are Chamber, school and school system officials, from left, Tripp Ward, Travis Stanton, Ashley Mosley, Tirus McKenzie, Anna Ellis, Dylan Boyington, Candace Wooten, Haiden Baxley, Kim Himes, George Brown, and Layton Knight. Not pictured are Brian Kyles and Brandon Dean.
by Atmore News access_time8 months ago
First beef cook-off for youth held
From left, Jose Antillon, Zackaree Blair, Tierney Ferguson, Bryson Caylor, Matt Mize Special to Atmore News The inaugural Escambia County Beef Cook-Off for youth was held recently. The event was sponsored by the Escambia County Cattlemen’s Association and hosted by Alabama Cooperative Extension System.All Escambia County students in grades 7-12 were invited to participate.Students were to bring a prepared beef dish, as well as the typed recipe, for judging on…
by Atmore News access_time8 months ago