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Johnson steps down, McBride steps up
News Staff Report At the last West Escambia Utilities Board meeting, June 17, Jim Johnson stepped down as chairman, ending a 25-year tenure as head of the board, although he intends to remain a member. Johnson joined the board in August 1992 and became chairman in December 1994. When Johnson stepped down, Dr. Ullysses McBride became chairman. Dr. McBride joined the board in June 1995.
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
3 more denied parole as hearings continue
Watson McKenzie Goins By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Three more men sentenced in Escambia County to prison terms were denied parole last week during hearings by the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles. Scotty Dewayne Watson, whose hearing was held June 24, has served just over three years of 15-year sentence imposed after his conviction on possessing or receiving a controlled substance. According to Alabama Department of Corrections records,…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Gray seeks council seat
Gray Note: The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. “Leadership you can trust to let your voice be heard” Atmore, AL – On June 29th, Atmore resident Sandra Gray announced her candidacy for Atmore City Council District 5. Mrs. Gray has served the Atmore community for over three decades I will work hard to bring unity in all aspects of the community through education, employment, industry, Health, wellness, and…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Still ‘Safer at Home’
Order extended as confirmed case count continues to climb By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continued to climb this week, prompting Gov. Kay Ivey to extend her Safer at Home Order through 5 p.m. July 31. The original order, issued May 22, was set to expire this Friday, July 3, at 5 p.m. The action came after almost 4,000 more Alabamians, including 58…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
White resigns from ACC
Arnold steps up to president White By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Loumeek White is one of the founders of Atmore Citizens for Change (ACC) formed in early 2019 and has served as its president since its inception – until last week. ACC is the driving force behind the push for a city school system in Atmore. Although the effort to create the city system began more than a year ago,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time4 years ago