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Holman shutdown
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Last week’s announcement by state prison officials — that the planned “decommissioning” of Holman Correctional Facility has been expedited by serious maintenance issues — has generated general concern that the Holman closure is the first step in shutting down the twin prison complexes just outside Atmore, where more than 250 area residents work. But a ranking state senator said there’s no need for concern,…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Strand demolition
Members of Pride of Atmore Committee met at the Strand Theatre Monday, January 27, to mark the interior demolition of the historic building, the start of a restoration project that is the lynchpin of the downtown revitalization project. Shown, from left, Amanda Thompson, Joyce Petty, Tom Tschida, Emilee Waters, Dale Ash, Bub Gideons, Stephanie Barnes, Stephanie Rolin, Dawn Skipper, Myrna Monroe and Cindy Colville.
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Rare AIDB meeting called; possible new factory here
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Members of the Atmore Industrial Development Board haven’t met since 2016, and there’s a good reason for that. There’s been nothing for them to discuss since Brown Precision officials expressed interest in constructing a new manufacturing facility here. One might assume, then, from the rare AIDB meeting held last Wednesday, January 22, that something big is again on the horizon. “It’s probably been three-and-a-half…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Chamber honors achievement
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer A capacity crowd attended the 74th Annual Chamber Gala (annual meeting and banquet) Friday, January 24, at Wind Creek. The evening provided an opportunity to honor individual and business achievements with five awards presented during the evening. A new category this year was New Business of the Year. Dale Ash presented the award to David Strawbridge, The Publican. In an emotional speech, Brandy Fehr…
by Sherry Digmon access_time4 years ago
All data in
City schools study results expected soon  By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer The consultant hired by City of Atmore officials to determine the feasibility of forming a three-school municipal education network has received all requested data needed to finish the study, which he started in April 2019 with a four-month completion target. City Clerk Becca Smith confirmed that she received last week an email from Dr. Ira Harvey, (CEO of…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago