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Convict scheduled for execution Feb. 22
Alabama Department of Corrections officials announced this week that death row inmate Doyle Lee Hamm has been scheduled for execution at 6 p.m. next Thursday, Feb. 22, at William C. Holman Correctional Facility near Atmore. The Alabama Supreme Court ordered this week that the execution be carried out. Hamm, 60, was convicted in 1987 of murdering a Cullman hotel clerk during a robbery that — according to court documents —…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Turner signs with Alcorn
Escambia Academy Cougar football standout Louie Turner signed with Alcorn State University in Lorman, Miss., at a ceremony Wednesday, February 7, at the school. Shown at the signing are, from left, seated, Sylvester Folks, Louie Turner, Sharon Folks; middle, Yadaruis McNeal, Scottie Taylor, Britteny Lockett, Shay Craft, Gloria Hall, La’Krystal Turner, La’Ashia Lockett; back, Kendrick McNeal, Angel Hall, Frank Taylor, Shannon Wheat. News photo by Ditto Gorme
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Brown signs with BSA
Escambia County High School Blue Devils football player Jaylan Brown signed with Birmingham Sports Academy on National Signing Day, February 7. He will play outside linebacker at the Academy. Shown at the ceremony held at ECHS are, from left, Janessa Brown, Jaylan Brown, Shemeka Brown. In back is ECHS Coach Rico Jackson. News photo by Leslie Sellers / ECHS
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Sales tax holiday is Feb. 23-25
As severe weather season approaches, Alabama residents will for the seventh year enjoy a three-day period during which participating cities and counties waive sales taxes on items that are directly or indirectly related to riding a storm out or otherwise preparing for weather-related disasters. And, for the seventh straight year, Atmore will not be a part of the special weekend, which will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, February 23,…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Are you the ultimate gamer?
If you think you’re the ultimate gamer, you have a chance to prove it. The Flomaton Lions Club is hosting their first Ultimate Gamer Competition Saturday, March 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Flomaton Community Center, 600 McCurdy Street, Flomaton. The competition consists of three rounds: * Round 1 – Street Fighter 5 * Round 2 – Call of Duty Black Ops 3 * Round 3 – Mario…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago