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New boutique opens
Risque, a boutique on W. Nashville Avenue, in Atmore opened for business Saturday, November 11. Owner Myteria Malone and her husband Karl were joined by friends and family for the event. Shown are, from left, kids in front, Kaliyah Stallworth, Raven Wilson, Kaylin Stallworth, Kelston Stallworth, King Rogers; back, Myquila Stallworth, Simone York, Analisha Johnson, Kim Henderson, Katrina Jones, Mary Tucker, Michael Tucker Jr., Myteria Malone, Karl Malone, Wanda Stallworth,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Splash pad fund reaches $150K
Support for Atmore’s first water-themed children’s park continues to grow. In fact, that support has grown beyond the hopes and expectations of the civic club that is spearheading the project. “It has really taken off,” said Allen Walston of Atmore Rotary Club. “Our original goal was $127,000, and we’re now up to $150,000. Really it was an open-ended goal. The more we raise, the more we would like to do.…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Food scores released
The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for October. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment Subway #33449, 2139 Douglas Avenue, Brewton, 87, FSE Subway #18898, Flomaton, 88, FSE Creek Travel Plaza – 24/7 Diner, Atmore, 88, FSE McDonalds, Flomaton, 89, FSE J-n-J, Atmore, 89, FSE Exit 69 – Truckstop, Inc., Brewton, 89,…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Postal rates going up
The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) has approved the price changes that United States Postal Service proposed in October. The changes will raise Mailing Services product prices approximately 1.9 percent, while most Shipping Services products will average a 3.9 percent price increase. Here are the current and new prices, which will take effect January 21: * Letters (1 ounce): 49 cents (current), 50 cents (new) * Letters (additional ounces): 21 cents…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
New ambulance service in town
Atmore City Council members removed during their November 13 meeting the initial barrier to allowing a new ambulance service to set up shop here and begin operations inside the city and its police jurisdiction. The council approved a business license request from ASAP EMS-Ambulance, which currently provides emergency and non-emergency medical transport in Clarke and Monroe counties. ASAP’s Kevin Smith, who briefly addressed the council, said there were a few…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago