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2018 legislative session – Restructured BOE, marriage bill, fat-trimming top Albritton’s wish list
The opening of the 2018 session of the Alabama Legislature isn’t until next week, but District 22 Senator Greg Albritton is already at work. The Atmore Republican, who was elected to his seat in 2014, has begun the process of introducing legislation that includes a bill designed to completely restructure the state’s department of education and another that would remove the state as an active participant in weddings. Albritton said…
by Don Fletcher
access_time6 years ago
Atmore woman injured in crash
A two-vehicle collision that occurred December 29 at a rural intersection sent an Atmore woman to a local hospital. The crash, between a Nissan Maxima and a Honda Accord, happened around 7:15 p.m. at the intersection of Jack Springs Road and Woods Road. According to reports filed by Alabama State Troopers, Makenna J. Woods of Uriah, 16, was driving a 2003 Honda Accord eastward on Woods Road. Deviney B. Smith…
by Don Fletcher
access_time6 years ago
A win at the buzzer
Escambia Academy hosted the New Year Classic Basketball Tournament December 29 and 30. EA won over Walton High School (Florida) 80-79 when EA’s Fred Flavors made a buzzer-beater 3-point basket. The girls team lost to Walton. Sparta Academy also participated in the tournament. Shown, Fred Flavors makes the winning shot News photo by Ditto Gorme
by Atmore News
access_time6 years ago
Smoke alarm saves life
As Atmore’s top fire official, Ron Peebles has for years preached the importance of smoke alarms in minimizing the devastating effects of house fires and helping to save lives. A Union Street resident is now a firm believer. The unidentified woman was awakened during the predawn hours of December 29 by the screeching of the battery-powered device and was able to escape without harm when fire broke out in her…
by Don Fletcher
access_time6 years ago
Grants open for nonprofits
By AYLA ODEN Special to Atmore News The Advisory Committee of the Atmore Community Foundation will host an information meeting regarding a grant opportunity for local organizations. The meeting will take place January 5, at noon in the Atmore Chamber of Commerce located at 137 North Main St. Earlier this month, the Atmore Community Foundation announced its first competitive grant cycle for local nonprofits. Nonprofits who submit a request will…
by Submitted Article
access_time6 years ago
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