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PCI, ECHA negotiate hospital land swap
Atmore News has confirmed from several sources that Poarch Band of Creek Indians and Escambia County Healthcare Authority have negotiated a land swap that will result in a new hospital being built in almost the same location as originally planned. According to the sources, the agreement calls for Poarch to give ECHA 10 acres along Alabama 21, just a few hundred yards south of Atmore’s Rivercane retail and industrial park.…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Firefighters, costumed characters ignore weather to benefit MDA
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Members of International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4101 — with a little help from some familiar friends — ignored the ominous, black and gray clouds that filled the sky over Atmore’s Walmart on Saturday (July 20) and helped generate funds for a worthy cause. The local firemen, along with a quintet of costumed characters, posed for pictures with youngsters (and some not-so-young individuals)…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Garden Club donates to splash pad
The Atmore Garden Club donated trees to the Atmore Splash Pad recently. Escofab fashioned a metal sign to commemorate the donation which was the last official act of the Atmore Garden Club. The club has disbanded. Shown at the splash pad Thursday, July 18, are, from left, Mayor Pro Tem Webb Nall; members Becky McDonald, Sandy Whitaker, Mary Anne McCabe, Joan Hackman; and sign maker Anthony Swartzendruder with Escofab. Not…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Southern Addictions is Business of the Month
Southern Addictions was named Business of the Month by the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce. Shown at the presentation Wednesday, July 17 are, from left, Ruthie Stephens, Erin Hankins, Jodi James, Emily Wilson, Shawn Rounsavall, Paulette Barrett, Lorita Ball, Cossondra Howard, Cheryl Smallwood, Jordan Barnett, and Raeleigh Woodfin.
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
No going back, so capture the moment
Over the course of the last few months I have been tasked with making some difficult decisions as an athlete. As a hockey player, I have been able to experience some tremendous experiences that have offered me opportunities to participate in extraordinary events in some awesome places. I have traveled from ice rink to ice rink across the south and have had the chance to play in some huge games.…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago