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Byrne holds town hall meeting
U.S Rep. Bradley Byrne, during the Atmore leg of his annual district-wide town hall tour, discussed a wide range of topics, from the possibility of war with North Korea, to the proposed border wall along the Mexican border to the return of passenger rail service along the Gulf Coast. The August 29 question and answer session was attended by more than 40 people who sought an update on various pieces…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
‘Mockingbird’ coming to GECA
Rehearsals are under way for the Greater Escambia Council for the Arts production of “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Show dates are September 28 – October 1, and October 5 – 9. Curtain time is 7 for night shows and 2 for Sunday matinee. Tickets, available at Atmore News, 128 S. Main Street, are $7 for GECA members, $10 for non-members. Shown at a recent rehearsal are, from left, Jadon Torres…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Are you ready? Stock basics for emergencies
By Carolyn Bivins Extension Service Tropical Storm Cindy was the first tropical storm to make landfall in the United States this year. Most recently, Hurricane Harvey devastated the Texas coast. These storms served as an important reminder that everyone should be prepared for severe weather. Alabama Extension encourages people to stock some basic items in case of emergencies. These include water, food, first aid supplies, clothing, bedding, tools and special…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Council lets bids for APD vehicles
Atmore City Council members voted unanimously on Monday (August 28) to start the process that will eventually lead to the purchase of five new patrol vehicles for the city police department. “I need a motion that we let bids for the long-time-needed police department vehicles,” said Mayor Jim Staff prior to the vote. Bid letting is the process by which all interested parties are notified that they may bid on…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago