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Statewide burn ban lifted; permits required for most fires
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…
by Atmore News access_time7 hours ago
Christmas downtown
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Christmas in Downtown Atmore Thursday evening, November 30. The evening featured shopping, music, activities for kids, and the lighting of the First National Bank & Trust Christmas tree. Of course, Santa was on hand to listen to children’s wishes. Well, not every child was fond of Santa. Shown, Violetta Gifford was not so happy to sit in Santa’s lap – this was her…
by Atmore News access_time7 hours ago
Obituaries week of December 6, 2023
Douglas Caraway Mr. Douglas Caraway, age 75, of Griffin, Ga., formerly of Bratt, Fla. passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2023, after a short stay in Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, Ga. He graduated from Auburn University with a mechanical engineering degree; worked for John Blue Tractor Company in Huntsville, Ala.; McDonough Power and Equipment Company designing Snapper lawnmowers in McDonough. After retiring, he started his own custom fence work, building many miles…
by Atmore News access_time2 days ago
Court date Monday
Digmon Fletcher By News Staff Atmore News publisher and co-owner Sherry Digmon and reporter Don Fletcher, both arrested October 27 and charged with revealing grand jury secrets, will get their first day in court next Monday, December 4.The local journalists, each free under a $10,000 surety bond, are scheduled for a preliminary hearing at 9 a.m. before retired Autauga County Circuit Judge Ben Fuller.The retired jurist was selected by Alabama…
by Atmore News access_time1 week ago
GECA to present ‘Hansel and Gretel’
News Staff Report The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts’ first children’s show this season, “Hansel and Gretel,” opens Thursday.Shows are November 30, and December 1-3. Thursday, Friday and Saturday night shows will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday’s show is at 2 p.mTickets are available at gecarts.org or at the door.
by Atmore News access_time1 week ago