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Shell named to Hall of Fame
Five area residents will be inducted into the Atmore Area Hall of Fame in April. Billy Conn Madison, chairman of the Hall of Fame Committee, released the names of this year’s inductees: William America, Earl Etheridge, Dr. William T. Hall, Howard Shell, and Eddie Staff. The induction ceremony will be held Saturday, April 29, 6 p.m., at The Club. Tickets for the ceremony and the meal are $25 each. Tickets…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Ribbon cutting for Fehr
The Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Fehr Paint Contracting Friday, March 10. Shown are, from left, kneeling, David Weber, Makala Lee, Stephen Gehman, Bub Gideons; middle, Brandy Giger, Jordan Barnett, John Sirmon, Marie Smith, Charles Smith, Noah Fehr (in front of Charles), Chris Fehr, Brandy Turk Fehr holding Emma, Carolyn Turk, Susanne Sirmon; back, Ellis Beachy, Anna Marie Johnson, Chris Singleton, Myrna Monroe, Donna Gilman, Mallorie Beachy.
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Commission seeking countywide 1-cent sales tax
Escambia County Commissioners, faced with steadily dwindling revenues and steadily increasing expenditures, have exercised about the only option they have left to balance the equation – and the county’s budget – without making drastic cuts in the county’s workforce or in the services provided. Commissioners voted unanimously on Monday, March 13, to approve a resolution asking the Alabama Legislature to authorize the implementation of a countywide one-cent sales tax. “Actually,…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
4 arrested on drug charges – Arrests made at affordable housing complex
Four people, apparently living undetected in an elderly relative’s Point Escambia apartment, were arrested last Tuesday (March 7) after a neighbor reported the odor of methamphetamine coming from the one-bedroom living quarters. Point Escambia is a federally subsidized housing complex for senior citizens and disabled individuals. Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks confirmed Friday afternoon that the arrests came after the tenant, who was not involved in the criminal activity, allowed…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago