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Atmore man killed in crash near Huxford
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore man was killed, his wife seriously injured, last Thursday (December 23) when the pickup the man was driving collided almost head-on with an 18-wheeler on Alabama 21.Alabama State Troopers report that the crash, which occurred at approximately 9:15 a.m., claimed the life of 63-year-old James Millikan. A passenger in the Chevrolet, Karen Millikan, 60, also of Atmore, was taken by emergency personnel to…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
Main Street Alabama workshop set
Register online Special to Atmore News Communities can learn about a hands-on, proven approach to revitalize downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts during one of three workshops next month – including a workshop in Atmore.Main Street Alabama, a non-profit organization and state coordinating program of Main Street America, will explain the different tiers of membership including the application process of becoming a state designated community and nationally accredited Main Street program…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Wiggins, Stewart retain commission leadership roles
News Staff Report The problems facing the Escambia County Commission over the next year will be virtually the same as in the past. So will the commission’s leadership.At its December 20 meeting, the five-member governing panel chose continuity in the effort to bring the county’s finances back into balance while also dealing with repairs and resurfacing of several rural roads, some of which have been paid only token attention —…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
Disaster declaration
Escambia one of 7 counties hardest hit by Ida By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week that seven Alabama counties — including Escambia — have been designated as primary natural disaster areas due to excessive rainfall created last August by Hurricane Ida and the heavy rains that lingered after the storm passed.Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate announced that the natural…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
My first year in Congress
Congressman Jerry Carl Next Monday marks exactly one year since I was sworn in to represent Alabama’s First District in the 117th Congress. It’s hard to believe a year has passed by already, but I’m proud of the work we’ve done this past year, and I am excited to continue serving in 2022.Although serving in a Democrat-controlled Congress with Nancy Pelosi in charge can be challenging and frustrating, I’ve remained…
by Submitted Article access_time2 years ago