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Atmore News

Reserve Division Champ

Colbie English of Escambia County won reserve division champion for Market Heifer during the 2019 Junior Beef Expo Market Show, held March 15 in Montgomery. JBE is presented by the Alabama Farmers Federation and held in conjunction with the SLE Rodeo at Garrett Coliseum. The local youngster won a portion of the $80,000 in prize money that was handed out.

Prattville girl wins Legion oratorical contest

News Staff Report The Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 of the American Legion in Atmore hosted for the second straight year the 3rd Division Oratorical contest on Saturday, February 23, with contestants representing American Legion posts in the Prattville and Mobile areas. Atmore Mayor Jim Staff and American Legion Post 90 members Kevin McKinley and Paul Chason served as judges for the event. Post Commander Billy Elder welcomed guests and…

Local HIPPY program recognized

Goodwill Easterseals HIPPY program has received national accreditation from HIPPY USA, and is recognized as one of Alabama’s high quality home visiting programs. Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters partners with parents of three- and four-year-olds, preparing children for success in school through weekly home visits. HIPPY provides educational materials and one on one parental support at no cost. For information, contact Vicki Bishop at 251-421-8398. Shown is the…

Top consumer complaints during 2018

Special to Atmore News March 3-9 is National Consumer Protection Week. Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the top five categories of complaints from Alabama consumers received by his office’s Consumer Interest Division over the last year. They are complaints involving: 1. Automobiles; 2. Online Purchases; 3. Debt Collection; 4. Cable and Satellite Services; and 5. Landlord / Tenant Issues. The total number of consumer complaints received in 2018 was 2,710.…

6 to be inducted into Hall of Fame

By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Six outstanding citizens will be inducted into the Atmore Area Hall of Fame in April. They are Dr. Wil Baker, Robert Faircloth, Ann Gordon, Novy L. Hale, the Rev. Isaac Holt, and Wayne Stacey. The 14th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner is set for Saturday, April 27, 6 p.m., at The Club. Tickets, $25, each are available at Atmore News, 128 N.…