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ECHCA’s Booth resigns
Booth By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Jeff Booth, who had served as chief executive officer of the Escambia County Health Care Authority since May of 2021, was arrested twice in less than 12 hours over the past weekend. The arrests came less than two days after Booth had tendered his resignation.ECHCA Chair Debbie Rowell said Monday, August 29, that she received an emailed resignation letter from Booth around 3 a.m.…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Papa John’s to open pizzeria in Atmore
The pizza restaurant made its announcement through this sign By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Although exact plans are not known yet, a sign posted on the side of the former Church’s Fried Chicken building indicates that Papa John’s International will open a pizzeria on the site in the relatively near future.The sign, placed on the Southfield window of the former chicken establishment, proclaims that the pizza restaurant is “coming soon.”…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Public servants should be held to a higher standard
Congressman Jerry Carl Although I didn’t enter public service until well into my 50s, I’ve always felt strongly that public servants should be held to a higher standard. This includes everyone from our mayors and city councilors, all the way up to the President of the United States. I think it’s probably safe to assume you agree with me on this.As your Congressman, I hold myself to a high standard…
by Submitted Article access_time4 years ago
Johnson installed as Mt. Olive pastor
Ministers offered Prayers of Blessings over Pastor Charles and First Lady Eunice Johnson, seated at left. Among the ministers pictured are, from left, Willie Hawthorne, Danny Benjamin, Ricky Peebles, Freddie Banks, Jimmy Samuel, Harold Askew (seated), Wayne Johnson (back), Andy Gartman, Willie Williams. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The Reverend Charles Johnson was installed as pastor of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church Sunday afternoon, August 28. Fellow pastors, friends, relatives, and…
by Sherry Digmon access_time4 years ago
Northview rallies after halftime to beat Flomaton
Northview’s Jamarkus Jefferson (6) tries to get past Flomaton’s Will Smith (10). Click to view more photos By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer Last Friday night, August 26, the Northview Chiefs swept the Flomaton Hurricanes at their home stadium in Bratt, Florida, with a final score of 48-33. The stadium was nearly packed full with fans. People from both sides of the state line came out to support their teams. This…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago