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You can help drainage system
Atmore Mayor Jim Staff asks residents to help city workers maintain the drainage system by keeping grass clippings off the street and limbs out of ditches. “When folks are mowing their grass, they need to keep their clippings in the yard, not throw them into the street as they mow,” Staff said. “Clippings go right into the city drainage. It’s the same with small limbs and sticks in the gutters…
No relief on Ross Road
To the editor: This is not my first writing on this subject but will most likely be my last. Over the at least the last two years, I have spoken about the absolutely absurd condition of Ross Road, a road that was annexed into the City of Atmore quite a few years back when there was a different administration in the upper office of Atmore. Mayor, there are more holes,…
New Order honoring pastor, wife
The congregation of New Order Missionary Baptist Church is holding special services to honor Pastor Elder Sidney and Sister Katie Grant. A love night for Sister Grant will be held Thursday, June 22, 7:30 p.m., at the church. Services in honor of Pastor Grant’s 21st anniversary are set for Friday, June 23, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, June 25, 3 p.m. New Order Missionary Baptist Church is located at 69 New…
ECSO investigating rash of rural auto break-ins
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators are looking into a rash of automobile break-ins that have plagued rural residents from Canoe to Robinsonville over the past several days. Chief Deputy Mike Lambert reported Friday that the intruder (or intruders) has broken into several vehicles that have one thing in common — each was unlocked. “Over the past week, we’ve had numerous break-ins where things have been stolen out of…