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Mobile home fire
Volunteer firefighting units from Little Rock, Barnett Crossroads and Pineview teamed up Monday, April 4, to battle a mobile home blaze and keep it from spreading to other properties. According to Barnett Crossroads VFD assistant chief Ryan Reaves, firefighters were dispatched around 11:17 p.m. to the 600 Block of Hogwallow Road, off Butler Street and about 10 miles north of Atmore, where the single-wide mobile home was “fully engulfed” in…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Distracted driving campaign launched in Fla.
Special to Atmore News April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) have launched a campaign aimed at educating Florida motorists on the importance of avoiding distracted driving.Motorists are being informed of current laws against distracted driving. According to FLHSMV data, distracted driving crashes resulted in 333 fatalities in 2021 — the highest recorded…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Chamber Ambassador applications available
News Staff Report This is a volunteer program comprised of qualifying, dedicated high school juniors and seniors selected from the local area high schools. Ambassadors represent the Chamber in a public-relations capacity throughout the community and at Chamber-sponsored events. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with community and state leaders, visit major businesses, government offices, college campuses, healthcare facilities, etc.Eligibility High school junior or senior during the participation yearMust…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
3 ECHS students chosen for Boys State
Escambia County High School students Carmelo Turner, left, Hasten Dean, center, and Anthony McCants, right, have been selected to attend the 85th Annual Alabama Boys State May 29 through June 4, at Troy University. Alabama Boys State is one of the highest honors granted to Alabama students. Students from across the state are chosen based on their demonstration of leadership, hard work, strong morals, and motivation in school and community…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Leadership Atmore donates washer and dryer to RPES
The Leadership Atmore class made a much needed and appreciated donation to Rachel Patterson Elementary School – a washer and dryer. Shown at the presentation Friday, March 31, are members of Leadership Atmore with school administration and students, from left, front, Sylar Fularz, Zaya Henderson, Kambrie Hudson, Lae’Lyn Bogan, Tamarian Webb, Zylus Davidson, Brylie Wheeler, Teyanna Brown, John David Swearingen, MaKenzee Madison, and Jah’Liyah Dawson; back, Travis Golson, Andy Gartman,…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago