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Democrats’ infrastructure deal is bad for Alabama
Congressman Jerry Carl This past weekend as we celebrated Independence Day, many of you likely travelled to visit friends and family, or maybe even spent a relaxing day at the beach. If you travelled any distance, whether short or far, you probably noticed we have significant infrastructure needs as our region continues to grow and tourism traffic increases.As a former county commissioner, I know firsthand how important it is to…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
Disasters start and end at local level
Submitted by Alabama Emergency Management Agency Alabama is no stranger to natural disasters. Since 1961, there have been 94 disaster declarations for Alabama by FEMA or its predecessor agencies. Many along the Gulf Coast vividly remember the impacts of Hurricane Ivan in 2004 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Last year’s unprecedented tropical weather and historic hurricane season affected the state in ways many of us have not seen in decades.…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Fountain employee positive for COVID
Special to Atmore News The latest update from Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) shows that one additional inmate and two staff members, including one at Fountain Correctional Facility, have tested positive for COVID-19 as of June 25.The inmate is housed at Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer.All existing quarantine protocols held in-place or newly implemented as recommended by the ADOC’s contracted State Medical Director are being maintained at each facility where…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Former Fountain trainee sentenced to 11-plus years
Tolbert By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A former corrections officer trainee at Fountain Correctional Facility, arrested early last year for attempting to smuggle drugs, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, electronics and weapons into the state penitentiary near Atmore, has been sentenced to serve more than 11 years in federal prison.According to a press release issued late last week by U.S. Attorney Sean P. Costello of the Southern District of Alabama, 40-year-old…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Final swimming lessons
Registration for the third and final session for swimming and diving lessons will be Monday, July 12, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Tom Byrne Park pool. Session 3 will be from July 19 to August 6.You may call Shelia Rogers at 294-2120 to register for the daytime classes or come on the night of registration.There will be no early registration for the evening classes (5 p.m. to…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago