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Officials readying for storm; sandbags available today
City of Atmore officials are in the planning stages of preparing for tomorrow’s anticipated arrival of Tropical Storm Nate, or possibly Hurricane Nate.   “We are steadily preparing for any impact on the city that the storm might have,” said a spokesman for Police Chief Chuck Brooks. “We are still watching, assessing and continuing to monitor the possible effects and impact the tropical storm could have on the city.”  …
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
To Kill a Mockingbird going on as planned … for now
Atmore News has been in touch with Sharon Poulsen, president of Greater Escambia Council for the Arts, about the remaining shows of To Kill a Mockingbird. As of now (Friday morning), all shows are going on as planned. At tonight’s show (Friday), the cast and crew will make a decision about going ahead or rescheduling the Saturday and Sunday shows until next weekend (October 14 and 15). We will post…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Tropical Depression 16
David Adams, Director of Escambia County Alabama EMA, has released the following: Tropical Depression 16 has formed in the Caribbean.  The system is just beginning to organize and there is still a large spread in potential impact areas.  This storm is forecast to become a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico.  It is too early to focus on specific impacts due to track and intensity uncertainties.  Watches may be issues…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
ECHS Homecoming Court (with photo gallery)
The Escambia County High School homecoming queen was crowned at halftime Friday night, September 29. Shown are members of the 2017 ECHS Homecoming Court, from left, Freshman Attendants Mia Simmons, Madison Simmons; Sophomore Attendants Jada Johnson, Chamichael Pettway; Homecoming Queen Keyaira Wilson; Junior Attendants Christiara Jones, Olivia Simmons; Senior Attendants Billie McKinley, Curteia McCants. Click below to view our 2017 ECHS Homecoming Court photo gallery News photos by Ditto Gorme…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago