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ALDOT warns of toll collection text scam
Special to Atmore News The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) warns Alabama residents of an ongoing scam that is being relayed over text messages.Officials reported that anything received that claims to be a toll collection effort from ALDOT is a scam. The text message, which was not sent by ALDOT, may claim the recipient is subject to legal action if the outstanding toll fees are not paid.If you have received…
by Atmore News access_time6 months ago
Red Cross unveils new blood donation vehicle with support from PCI
The American Red Cross Alabama and Mississippi Region will roll out its newest mobile blood donation unit thanks to a generous gift from the Poarch Creek Indians.The new bloodmobile will be officially unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community blood drive at Wind Creek Casino & Hotel, 303 Poarch Road, Atmore, on Friday, June 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will be held in partnership with the…
by Atmore News access_time6 months ago
Webster sworn in
City’s new Mayor Pro Tem Jerome Webster, left, is sworn in as Mayor Pro Tem by Municipal Court Judge Karean Reynolds. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Acting Mayor Shawn Lassiter’s first Atmore City Council meeting, held Monday, June 9, went smoothly and provided a preview of things to come.Lassiter, who vowed that most meetings would be different, especially in that they would last longer than those in the past and…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 months ago
Collier named District 1 Superintendent of the Year
Collier Special to Atmore News The Escambia County Board of Education announced last week that Dr. Michele W. Collier, Superintendent of Escambia County Schools, has been named District 1 Superintendent of the Year by the School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA).District 1 includes Baldwin, Mobile, Saraland, Satsuma, Chickasaw, Butler, Conecuh, Covington, and Escambia counties.In response to the announcement, Dr. Collier stated, “I am honored and thankful to represent District 1, which…
by Atmore News access_time6 months ago
Schools to abandon uniforms in favor of new dress code
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer During a June 5 special called meeting, Escambia County Board of Education (BOE) members spent more than half an hour discussing the pros and cons of abandoning the system’s current uniform policy before voting to do away with the policy in favor of a dress code that will serve the intended purpose while lessening the financial burden on parents. After Superintendent of Education Dr.…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 months ago