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Smith announces candidacy for House District 66
The following announcement of candidacy was submitted by the candidate. Atmore, Ala – Councilwoman Susan Smith formally has announced she is running for the Alabama House of Representatives District 66 Seat. She made the announcement at a campaign event last night [July12] at the Royal Oaks Bed and Breakfast. “I believe the people of Alabama deserve officials that want the same things they do,” said Councilwoman Smith. “As your representative,…
by Submitted Article access_time6 years ago
Council holds informal work session
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Monday, August 13, was one of the rare times such a session was held, but Mayor Jim Staff and members of the Atmore City Council agreed that a monthly public workshop could be a tool to help them provide better oversight of city affairs and to bring the concerns of their respective constituents before the full council. Each of the city’s elected representatives agreed…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Mural dedicated
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer For weeks, residents and passersby have been watching the progress on the Chamber mural on Ridgeley Street. Then came the dedication Friday afternoon, August 10. An earlier rain shower, threatening skies and occasional sprinkles may have kept some folks away, but the weather didn’t dampen the festive atmosphere. “The rain may have dampened the streets a bit and lessened the crowd but it certainly…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Council OKs street closing, liquor license
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore City Council members gave tentative approval to a liquor license, approved a street closing for the grand opening of a new business and accepted a bid for a massive municipal sidewalk project during their Monday, August 13, meeting. All five council members gave the green light to the two-hour closing this Saturday (August 18) of a block of Ridgeley Street. The closure is…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Store robbed again
Dollar General hit twice in a month By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore police continued this week their investigation into last week’s robbery of Dollar General on East Church Street, the second time in just over a month that the general merchandise store has been targeted for such a crime. Police Chief Chuck Brooks confirmed that a lone bandit entered the store the night of August 6, just minutes…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago