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Council approves action against nuisance properties
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore City Council members hustled through a single-item agenda Monday (October 24), spending less than 3 minutes in session, from opening prayer to closing gavel.In the only public business conducted by the council during the 2-minute, 42-second meeting, the panel gave a unanimous green light to moving forward with making several eyesore properties more aesthetically palatable and less likely to attract pests.The council action comes…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
A government that’s accountable
Congressman Jerry Carl When House Republicans win back the majority in a few short weeks, we will quickly work to ensure our government is accountable to all Americans. Since the first day I took office, I’ve been fighting this fight because it’s absolutely critical for us to preserve a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Unfortunately, nearly all our efforts have been completely blocked by…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
Cougars roll over Rebels
By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Cougars of Escambia Academy made the haul to Toxey, Alabama to take the field against the South Choctaw Academy Rebels, Friday night, October 21. The teams last went head-to-head in the 2019 season when the Cougars traveled to the Rebels to take home the 47-0 win.The Cougars have finished region play for the season with a 1-3 record, finishing #4 in AISA Class II…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Blue Devils take it on chin in final region contest
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Note: Coach Vincent Harris was recovering from a medical procedure over the past several days and was unavailable for comment on the Orange Beach game when our print edition was published on Tuesday. Coach Raymond Robinson furnished a few details on the contest Tuesday afternoon. Maybe it was the long bus ride. Maybe it was the letdown of being eliminated from playoff contention the…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Northview beats Marianna, remains undefeated
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs brought home yet another win last Friday night, October 21, in Marianna. The Chiefs are undefeated so far this season with an impressive record of 8-0. Even with a near three-hour bus ride, they still managed to have a final score of 43-14.The Chiefs received the ball first. Jamarkus Jefferson started off the night strong with a first down. Shortly after, quarterback…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago