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By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore City Council, sitting one member short, gave unanimous approval during Monday’s (August 8) meeting to a zoning amendment that reclassifies a longtime business property that was previously zoned residential.The amendment, to change the property at 300 South Presley Street (where Just 4 Kids clothing shop is situated) from R-2 (multi-family residential) to B-2 (commercial, mainly for small shops, offices, etc.) was passed despite concerns…

Architects’ rendering By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Architects have furnished Escambia County school officials with renderings of Escambia County High School’s new athletic fieldhouse, which will evolve from a massive renovation of the current facility.The school’s football team won’t be using the new practice venue this season but could possibly be working out in it by next Spring. If it’s not ready by then, the Blue Devils should certainly be…

The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts’ production of “Cheaper By the Dozen” opens this week with shows August 11-14 and August 18-21. Evening shows begin at 7 and Sunday matinees begin at 2.There are two casts for this show. Tickets, $12 each, are available online at gecarts.org. Tickets will be available for purchase at Atmore News, 128 S. Main Street, on Wednesday only of each show week. This will…

Webster takes over boys basketball program Webster By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer There’s no doubt Jerome Webster knows basketball and how to coach it. But the veteran volunteer coach, selected recently to head up Escambia Academy’s boys team, knows he’s sailing into uncharted waters.“It’s going to be a big difference,” said Webster, who was a volunteer coach at Escambia County High School for several years. “I have to adjust to…

News Staff Report The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts’ next production is “Cheaper by the Dozen.” Show dates are August 11-14 and August 18-21. Tickets will be available at a later date. No phone reservations are being accepted. There are two casts for this show. Following are casts lists. Red Cast Father – Dietrich Bondurant Mother – Katherine Eby Anne – Hannah Mascaro Ernestine – Breely Richardson Martha –…