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Fighting to keep the state of the Union strong
This week is one for the history books as President Trump gives his State of the Union address only hours before he is acquitted of impeachment in the Senate. There could hardly be a greater contrast between work being done for the American people and a sham scheme to prevent it. The President can tout remarkable achievements over the last year despite unprecedented obstruction from Democrats afraid of his success.…
by Submitted Article access_time6 years ago
GECA to present ‘A Little Princess’
News Staff Report This month, the Greater Escambia Council for the Arts is presenting their children’s show, “A Little Princess” by Frances Hodgson Burnett. GECA will have two casts for this show, so if you have someone you really want to see, be sure to check with them about which cast they are performing with. Cast A performs Thursday and Saturday, Feb. 20 and 22: Sara Crewe – Emma Mast…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Strand demolition
$3M restoration of historic theater finally under way By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer In order to save the Strand Theatre, it is necessary to destroy the Strand Theatre. Or at least a large portion of it. To restore the Strand to its former architectural glory, crews from Daphne-based Virginia Wrecking Co. began last week the process of knocking down or ripping out the back wall, seats, ceilings and all…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
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_time6 years ago
Ribbon cutting
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for The Junky Pearl Friday, January 24, for the shop’s new location on North Main Street. Chamber board members, friends and family joined the owner for the occasion. Shown are, from left, front row, Niki Bryan, Brandy Giger, Mary Anne Heathcock, Tracy Coleman Nelson, Shane Spence, Ann Benner, Tom Tschida, Emilee Waters; back, Sandy Helton, Teresa Land, John Stallworth, David…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago