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Sales tax holiday this weekend
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Alabama’s 10th severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. Friday, February 26, and will continue through midnight Sunday, February 28. During the holiday period, Escambia County residents will be able to save up to 8 percent (9 in one local community) on common supplies that cost less than $60 and can be used in every home and business to prepare…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Woman reportedly rams trooper car during chase
Lape By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer An Ohio woman was arrested February 15 after she stole a pickup from a local gas station and led Alabama state troopers and Atmore police on a high-speed chase during which she reportedly rammed a trooper car before crashing the stolen truck in Baldwin County. The incident began around 7:22 a.m., when Atmore PD officers were sent to the Chevron station on Alabama…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
HES hosts BOE
Participating in the archery demonstration were, from left, Alayla Stallworth, Emily Rolin, Noah Baggett, Kamden Martin, Levi McGhee By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Huxford Elementary School Principal Leah Fuqua and several members of her faculty and staff hosted the county Board of Education’s regular meeting at the school Thursday, February 18. Chairwoman Cindy Jackson called the meeting to order and expressed the board’s appreciation to the HES staff for hosting.…
by Sherry Digmon access_time5 years ago
John Dees ‘UPS guy’ passes away
Dees By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Many of us didn’t know his name until he passed away. Most of us knew him as the UPS guy. When he made a delivery, he filled the doorway, so big he was. Always a smile. Always a pleasant greeting. Always a good ambassador for the company he represented. If you’ve been in business in Atmore for any length of time and you used…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Bartley retiring
Bartley News Staff Report When Carol “CJ” Bartley goes to work at the Atmore Post Office Wednesday, February 24, it won’t be just another day at work. It will be her last day at work. Carol started her career with the Postal Service January 16, 1996 and ends it Wednesday. She has become a familiar face to those who go to the post office – and that’s most everybody. “I…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago