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City playing ‘catch-up’ with trash collection; ditches to be cleared soon
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer When a $10-per-month increase in garbage and trash collection fees was approved by Atmore City Council members in May and went into effect July 1, it couldn’t have come at a worse time for Calvin Grace.Before the price hike went into effect, the city’s streets and sanitation department director suffered the loss of three of his employees who held the necessary license to drive the…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Taste of the South winners
Best Amateur – Waves Car Wash (chicken and ribs) – Austin Schneider, Mason Schneider, Brandon Schneider, Greg Schneider, Kimbree Schneider, Sheldon Schneider, Logan Schneider Best Drink – T and K’s Koncession (lemonade) – Okie Brown and Latasha Brown Best Dessert – The Backyard Barn (red velvet cake) – Jeremy Koehn and Roxie Koehn Best Commercial – David’s Catfish (wings) – Terrence Brekenridge, Ragon Lassiter, Rob Faircloth, Gracie Mosley, Avaiha Colbert,…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
The toll of the fentanyl crisis
Congressman Jerry Carl Virtually nobody in this country has been untouched by the opioid epidemic. Whether it’s a family member or a friend, nearly all of us know somebody who has been affected by it. The statistics are alarming – fentanyl overdoses are now the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45. On August 21, we recognized National Fentanyl Awareness and Prevention Day, which was established to remember the…
by Submitted Article access_time4 years ago
Appreciation planned at Gaines Chapel AME Church
Gaines Chapel AME Church Pastor’s Aid Board and church membership announce the third year Appreciation for the Rev. and Sis. Cleitis Walker Sr., Sunday, September 25.Sunday School will begin at 10:30, with the church service at 11:30. Evangelist Gwendolyn Brown of Shreveport, La. will be the speaker.Immediately following the church services, the appreciation program and dinner will be held in the fellowship hall.The theme for this event is “God orders…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
EA Cougars lose to Jackson Academy Eagles
By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer Friday, September 16, saw the Escambia Academy Cougars lining up on Bachelor Field to take on the Jackson Academy Eagles of Jackson, Ala. The Cougars sought to gain their first win of the season, while the Eagles were looking for their fifth; one of these wins was against the Clarke Prep School, whom the Cougars lost to earlier in the season. The two teams have…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago