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Rodgers joins Sun Belt staff
NEW ORLEANS – Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Karl Benson announced Monday the appointment of Atmore native Scottie Rodgers as the conference’s Associate Commissioner for Strategic Communications. In his role with the league office, Rodgers will provide a critical role in advancing the Sun Belt Conference’s message through multiple channels. He will work with the Sun Belt communications staff to lead campaigns that shape how the conference is viewed externally, while also…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Fire safety tips – AFD gearing for busiest time of year
City firefighters are getting ready for a busy Christmas season, preparing for the spike in fire calls that traditionally accompanies the holiday period. “This time of the year is usually our busiest,” said Atmore Fire Chief Ron Peebles. “When the weather turns off cold for any length of time, that’s when we start getting calls. Plus, with the holidays there are a lot of extra things that could happen, with…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
Rescheduled Santa on Main is Thursday
Cold winter rain caused Santa to cancel his December 7 appearance in downtown Atmore, but the Jolly Old Elf will make up for that absence this Thursday, December 14, when Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce presents its belated Santa on Main event. Brandy Giger, the local Chamber’s president-elect, said this week that the rescheduled Santa on Main, which begins at 4 p.m. and continues until 7 p.m., would include everything…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Wawbeek VFD gets boost from Gulf Coast RC&D
Wawbeek Fire Department and Gulf Coast Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council, State Senator Greg Albritton and State Representative Alan Baker recently announced a $5,800 grant from Gulf Coast RC&D to the Wawbeek Fire Department. The fire department received funds to upgrade equipment and better serve the community. The funds were used to purchase updated equipment for the departments vehicles. “The wench and toolboxes purchased with this grant will better…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago