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Council OKs $14.6M budget for FY2024
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer During their Monday, September 25 meeting, Atmore City Council members approved — without question or discussion — a $14.6 million municipal budget for Fiscal Year 2024.The financing package calls for revenues of $14,640,725. More than half of that ($7.8 million) is expected to come from gross receipts taxes (city sales taxes). Anticipated ad valorem (property) taxes ($1.6 million), business licenses ($1.5 million), garbage fees ($820,000)…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Forestry Commission issues statewide Fire Alert
Special to Atmore News The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a statewide Fire Alert effective immediately.While under a Fire Alert, permits for outdoor burning will be restricted. Anyone who burns a field, grassland or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for committing a Class B misdemeanor.This burning restriction is being issued because of the current drought situation, continued lack of precipitation, and high probability of…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
ECHS beats Jaguars, improves to 4-1
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County High’s football team rolled up its fourth win in five games last Friday (September 22), a 41-20 decision over Wilcox Central that was called off late in the second period.Coach Vincent Harris said the key to the region win was simple.“The kids listening, executing, doing what they were supposed to do, that was the big thing,” Harris said. “They did their jobs for…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Congress needs to do its job
Congressman Jerry Carl Each year, Congress has a duty to pass 12 Appropriations bills to fund the government. This spending, which is known as discretionary spending, funds everything from the Department of Defense to our Border Patrol agents. The Appropriations process begins each year in the Spring. Each of the 12 bills originates in subcommittee, then heads to the entire Appropriations Committee, before ultimately heading to the House Floor.I worked…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
Small but enthusiastic crowd for ‘Family & Friends’ event
From left, Paulette German, Jamel Frye and Edwina English sing a Gospel standard early in the program. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Although he couldn’t help but be a little disappointed at the turnout, Pastor Jamel Frye said the success of the Family & Friends Day — held Saturday, September 23, at Houston Avery Park and initially advertised as a rally against gun violence — can’t be measured in numbers.Atmore…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago