Category: Community

United Bank announces the addition of Lori Madison Stinson to the board of directors. Prior to joining the board, Stinson served on United Bank’s Escambia County Advisory Board.“We are pleased to have Lori join our board,” UB President and CEO Mike Vincent said. “We believe that her expertise and experience will be invaluable in helping shape our future. We look forward to working together to continue the bank’s mission of…

News Staff Report Alabama Forestry Commission (ACF) officials announced Monday, December 4, that effective immediately, all burn restrictions have been lifted across the state of Alabama.Burn permits will be issued as normal by the AFC. This includes 11 counties in northeast Alabama that had been under a “No Burn” order since it was issued by Gov. Ivey on November 9. These 11 counties will remain under a “fuel advisory,” meaning…

The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Christmas in Downtown Atmore Thursday evening, November 30. The evening featured shopping, music, activities for kids, and the lighting of the First National Bank & Trust Christmas tree. Of course, Santa was on hand to listen to children’s wishes. Well, not every child was fond of Santa. Shown, Violetta Gifford was not so happy to sit in Santa’s lap – this was her…

Andrews Fails Wiggins Payne Fite By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer James Kevin Andrews, 48, of Atmore was arrested November 26 by Poarch Creek Indians police on several charges.No details were available, but the Escambia County Detention Center (ECDC) website shows that Andrews is charged with one count each of making a terroristic threat, public intoxication, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.A new law that went into effect September 1 makes a…

By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club held its last meeting in November on November 15, in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital. President Lion Renee Hardy opened the meeting, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and gave the prayer and blessing. Following lunch, members were encouraged to help with the Alabama Lions Sight eye exams at the Escambia County Health Department on November…