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AFD donates equipment to Nokomis VFD
The City of Atmore and Atmore Fire Department (AFD) Chief Ronald Peebles, right, donated a set of JAWS extrication equipment to Captain Jerry Gehman, left, and Nokomis Fire Department Tuesday, February 1. AFD recently purchased a battery-operated extrication system. Captain Gehman said he is extremely grateful for the continued support and professionalism that the City of Atmore and Atmore Fire Department continue to show to its neighboring departments and communities.
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Alto scholarships will help fill ‘gaping hole’ in workforce
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The county’s top industrial recruiter said this week that a new scholarship program, under which Alto Products employees can earn degrees or certifications at Coastal Alabama Community College (CACC), will be a key to developing a quality work force in and around Atmore.Jess Nicholas, who works with Escambia County Industrial Development Authority to bring new industry to the county, said the program is patterned after…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Convicted killer, habitual drug violator denied parole
Hicks Galloway By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Two Escambia County men, one sentenced to life behind bars for murder and the other a habitual violator of state drug laws, will each spend at least five more years in prison.During recent hearings the Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles again denied early release for convicted killer Jerry L. Hicks, now 60, and for 36-year-old Quentin Orlandor Galloway.Hicks was convicted in 1984…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
The House continues failing to fulfill its basic duties
Congressman Jerry Carl One of the basic duties of the House of Representatives is to keep the federal government properly funded. Keeping the federal government funded and running is important for so many reasons, but it is especially critical for keeping our nation safe and secure from threats across the globe.Unfortunately, this Democrat-led House continues to kick the can down the road by not passing a proper budget for the…
by Submitted Article access_time4 years ago
Blue Devils close season, look to gain area championship
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia County High School Blue Devils varsity boys basketball team closed out the 2021-2022 regular season on a high note Friday, February 4, with a 54-36 victory over Baldwin County High School.Sheldon Williams led the Blue Devils with 16 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals and 3 blocks. Stephen Williams gained 7 points, 5 rebounds and 1 blocked shot. Conner McPherson added 6 points,…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago