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Statewide burn ban lifted; permits required for most fires
News Staff Report Alabama Forestry Commission (ACF) officials announced Monday, December 4, that effective immediately, all burn restrictions have been lifted across the state of Alabama.Burn permits will be issued as normal by the AFC. This includes 11 counties in northeast Alabama that had been under a “No Burn” order since it was issued by Gov. Ivey on November 9. These 11 counties will remain under a “fuel advisory,” meaning…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Christmas downtown
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Christmas in Downtown Atmore Thursday evening, November 30. The evening featured shopping, music, activities for kids, and the lighting of the First National Bank & Trust Christmas tree. Of course, Santa was on hand to listen to children’s wishes. Well, not every child was fond of Santa. Shown, Violetta Gifford was not so happy to sit in Santa’s lap – this was her…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
RP Star Students
The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for November are, from left, first row,Austin Bayne, Ja’Maria Black, Rico Stallworth, Laylenn Staples, Aaliyan McCullam, Trinity Jones, Markiston Curry, Deshawn Richardson, Crimson Blackmon, Jael Biggs; middle, Christina Rangel, Brayden Riley, Sha’Niyah Hurst, Casin Martinez, Kaymee Weekley, Juno Wilson, Breanna Smith; back, Hazekiah George, Saveion Johnson, Nvaeh Howard, Makenzee Madison, Sophia Wagner, Nyshon Simmons, Cordale Pettway, Janell Frye. Not pictured are Da’layshia Adams,…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Obituaries week of December 6, 2023
Douglas Caraway Mr. Douglas Caraway, age 75, of Griffin, Ga., formerly of Bratt, Fla. passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2023, after a short stay in Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, Ga. He graduated from Auburn University with a mechanical engineering degree; worked for John Blue Tractor Company in Huntsville, Ala.; McDonough Power and Equipment Company designing Snapper lawnmowers in McDonough. After retiring, he started his own custom fence work, building many miles…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Court date Monday
Digmon Fletcher By News Staff Atmore News publisher and co-owner Sherry Digmon and reporter Don Fletcher, both arrested October 27 and charged with revealing grand jury secrets, will get their first day in court next Monday, December 4.The local journalists, each free under a $10,000 surety bond, are scheduled for a preliminary hearing at 9 a.m. before retired Autauga County Circuit Judge Ben Fuller.The retired jurist was selected by Alabama…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago