AG says county can put tax on the ballot
Broox Garrett, left, and Kirk Garrett address Adkisson
Retired Brewton physician Dr. Jimmy Adkisson was back before the Escambia County (Ala.) Commission Tuesday afternoon asking that board to appoint some physicians to the Escambia County Healthcare Authority.
The meeting was also attended by hospital administrators, healthcare authority members and the authority's CEO.
"Is there any way we can be elected to the board?" Adkisson asked the commission. "We'd like to have representation. We are not here to accuse anyone. They inherited an off-the-rail train and now we are losing two physicians."
Dr. Adkisson said recruiting physicians is essential a...
