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  • Honoring fallen veterans

    Ledger Staff|May 31, 2018

    Family members of fallen veterans hold their hearts Monday in honor of the men and women who died defending the United States during the Memorial Day ceremony in Brewton. For more see our Photo Gallery...

  • Frisco City woman killed in crash

    Ledger Staff|May 31, 2018

    A two-vehicle crash at 12:55 p.m., May 25, has claimed the life of a Frisco City woman, and injured two others. Emily Stabler Brown, 43, was killed when the 2004 Toyota Camry she was driving collided with a 1998 Dodge Ram pick-up. Brown was pronounced dead on the scene. The driver of the Dodge, Rochelle Melton, 40, of Frisco City, was injured and transported to Monroe County Hospital. A passenger in the Toyota, Madison Brown, 18, of Frisco City was injured and was flown to USA Medical Center. The crash occurred on U.S. 84 at the 72.5 mile...

  • Rabies clinic set June 9

    Ledger Staff|May 31, 2018

    Dr. Hal Noble, D.V.M. will hold a rabies clinic across Escambia County (Ala.) on June 9 where rabies shots for cats and dogs will be offered for $12 at 12 locations excluding Atmore. Rabies vaccines are required for all dogs and cats more than 3 months old. During the clinic, cats must be in carriers and dogs on leashes. The schedule is as follows: Friendship Fire Department, 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.; Flomaton Community Center, 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.; Pollard-McCall Jr. High School, 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.; Barnett's Crossroads Volunteer Fire Departmen...

  • Hospital offers scholarship

    Ledger Staff|May 31, 2018

    The Atmore Community Hospital Auxiliary is offering scholarships to individuals pursuing studies in a medical-related field. Students must be presently enrolled in a healthcare program and have completed at least one year at an accredited school. Graduate students will also be considered. Previous applications may re-apply. Students must live in the Atmore geographic area. Applications may be picked up at Atmore Community Hospital Gift Shop beginning Monday, May 7, or by going online to infirmaryhealth.org/hospitals/atmore-community-hospital....

  • Summer food program starts June 4

    Ledger Staff|May 31, 2018

    The Atmore Community Hospital Auxiliary is offering scholarships to individuals pursuing studies in a medical-related field. Students must be presently enrolled in a healthcare program and have completed at least one year at an accredited school. Graduate students will also be considered. Previous applications may re-apply. Students must live in the Atmore geographic area. Applications may be picked up at Atmore Community Hospital Gift Shop beginning Monday, May 7, or by going online to infirmaryhealth.org/hospitals/atmore-community-hospital....

  • NHS alumni finishes

    Ledger Staff|May 31, 2018

    7 Northview High School graduate Victoria A. Wright, daughter of Joseph P. Wright of Walnut Hill, Fla., and step-daughter of Tami L. Wright of Walnut Hill, has graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Wright received a bachelor of science degree and was commissioned as a second lieutenant....

  • Hubert finishes basic

    Ledger Staff|May 31, 2018

    U.S. Air Force Airman Domineque C. Hubert, son of Shirley C. Hubert of Atmore and 2013 graduate of Escambia County High School, graduated from an 8-week basic intensive military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas, earning him four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force....

  • Remembering those who gave all

    Ledger Staff|May 31, 2018

    County residents who died serving their country are: World War I John Adams, John Blackman, James Boggan, Everett Brown, Clifford Cunningham, Kevie Digmon, Clifford Dunson, Joe Edwards, Abraham Emmons, Claud Franklin, Adrien Hardy, Robert Hines, Willie Holladay, Quincy Jefferson, Hillery Jernigan, Albert Johnson Jr., Joe Johnson, Oliver Johnson, Sam Johnson, William Ledkins, James Mancil, Sidney Manning*, Robert McArthur, Claud McCall, William McEntire, Charlie Miller, Dewey Morris, Carey Parker, Lewis Richardson, Billy Rushing, Thomas Salter,...

  • Cast your vote this Tuesday

    Ledger Staff|Dec 7, 2017

    Alabama voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Dec. 12 to elect someone to fill the unexpired term of Jeff Sessions in the U.S. Senate in a race that has gained national attention. On the ballot Tuesday, you will see two names: Republican Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones. There will also be a spot to write in another candidate if you so desire. This is an important race that we are afraid most Alabamians could care less about. It's a pretty easy bet that less than 20 percent of the registered voters in Alabama will cast ballots. With the low v...