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Child hurt in crash
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Neither driver was injured, but a baby was transported to a local hospital after a two-vehicle collision that happened Saturday morning on Jack Springs Road. The crash took place around 10:30 a.m., just in front of The Pines II apartment complex, when a 1995 GEO Prism, driven by 28-year-old Mollica Spencer of Atmore, rear-ended a 2004 GMC Sierra driven by Eugene Leslie, 57, of…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
GECA auditions set
News Staff Report The next production of the Greater Escambia Council for the Arts is “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Auditions will be held Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m., at the theater, corner of Trammell and Nashville (Highway 31). Anyone ages 7 to 90 is welcome to audition. A slightly younger performer might be considered if a parent is in the cast. If you plan to audition, come…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Don’t forget the Exhibit!
News Staff Report Only a little more than a week remains to view the Bicentennial Exhibit at The Club. The last day, May 23, will be here before you know it, and you don’t want to miss this opportunity. Hours are as follows: Monday through Friday – noon until 6 p.m. Saturday – 10 until 2 p.m. Sunday – 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. There is no charge for viewing…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Land deal fails again
Council still at impasse over 10-acre hospital plot By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Members of the Atmore City Council remained at an impasse, failing for the third time in eight months to make a decision on a request by local healthcare officials for 10 acres of prime land on which a new hospital could be built. A late change to the agenda brought the issue before the council during…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Passenger rail study continues
Consultant says could be 2 decades before plan a reality By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Prior to the April 30 public meeting held in Atmore on a study to determine whether the return of passenger rail service to the Gulf Coast is a feasible plan, Brian Smart said the meeting would be different from the first such meeting, held here in November. Smart, who is leading the study team…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago