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PSC approves credit for APCO customers
Special to Atmore News The typical Alabama Power customer will receive a $25 credit in October, following a decision by the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC). Commissioners approved the credit Tuesday [August 4] at their monthly meeting. The newly approved credit is on top of a 3 percent rate reduction that customers are already enjoying in 2020. Combined with prior rate actions, customers are receiving approximately $300 million in benefits…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Another COVID death here
News Staff Report The most current data from Escambia County Healthcare Authority shows that confirmed cases of COVID-19 have reached almost 1,100. A 17th virus-related death has occurred since Friday. The numbers: Statewide 99,390 confirmed cases; 1,733 deaths Escambia Co. 1,087 confirmed cases; 17 deaths Local hospitals Atmore Community Hospital 476 confirmed cases; 2,103 samples collected D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital 204 confirmed cases; 1,001 specimens collected Nursing homes (Thru July…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Obituaries, week of August 9, 2020
Franklin “Red” D. Cotton Cotton Mr. Franklin “Red” D. Cotton, age 83, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Monday, August 3, 2020. He was born to the late J. D. and Ada E. Brown Cotton. He owned and operated The T&W Flea Market and numerous furniture stores in Pensacola, Fla for many years. He moved to Atmore and opened The Atmore Flea Market, Cotton’s Furniture Store and Cotton’s Mini Storage. He was…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
ECMS open house
Parents and students are invited to attend Escambia County Middle School’s drive through open house Thursday, August 6, from noon until 2 p.m. Everyone will simply drive around the school and see grade-level instructors welcoming the students for this upcoming school year. Bins will be provided marked by grades for supply drop-off. For those who cannot attend, a virtual open house will be scheduled.
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Bubba Cruz III
Lottie Road Kustoms members and guests stopped for lunch Friday, July 17, at David’s Catfish House after parading their custom-built Rat Rods and a few classic cars through Perdido and Atmore as part of Bubba Cruz 2020. The two-day event — which included a car show, music, food vendors and a burnout contest — was held for the third year in memory of Ewing Darrell “Bubba” Ardis, a member of…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago