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Jack’s is coming
To be built across from Walmart By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer City of Atmore officials confirmed with an “ultra-high degree of certainty” that Jack’s Family Restaurants will build its 11th — and southernmost — Alabama-based fast-food eatery here. Mayor Jim Staff said the deal is all but done, having come down to some minor amendments to the wording of the contract between the city and officials of the restaurant…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Pre-bid walk-through
Foster Kizer, at left in foreground, and architect Steve Stone of Mobile-based dakinstreet architects, at right, listen to comments from Dale Ash (off camera) during the October 16 pre-bid walk-through of the Strand Theatre and the former Atmore Hardware building, which will soon be restored. Stone and potential bidders joined Kizer, Ash and Cindy Colville for the tour. Bids will be opened November 20, and the renovation project is expected…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Almost done
Crowder Gulf crews are in the final stages of debris removal after Hurricane Sally’s winds wreaked havoc on trees in and around Atmore in September. All city parks and cemeteries have reopened, and more than 37,000 cubic yards of vegetative debris have been removed from along city streets. Stumps and large tree pieces are being stored at the former Escambia County Middle School site, where they are being ground into…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Jason Pilger Chevrolet contributes to ECHS football program
Special to Atmore News Jason Pilger Chevrolet of Atmore is partnering with Escambia County High School football on the Chevy Youth Sports program. The partnership features a one-time monetary contribution to assist Escambia County High School Football with registration fees, equipment costs, facility maintenance and other administrative fees. The program also provides an opportunity for community members to earn additional funds for the league via a Test Drive fundraiser. “Being…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
NHS gets big win over South Walton
By LIBBY PUGH News Sportswriter Seniors were the utmost priority this past Friday night, October 16. The Northview Chiefs started off the night by honoring the senior football players, cheerleaders, band, and NJROTC. Another victory was also in store for the Chiefs as they defeated the South Walton Seahawks with a score of 70 to 49. As the game began, the Chiefs received the ball first. The offense for the…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago