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Christmas trivia and superstitions
By Nina Keenam Did you know that: Popular cowboy singing star of the 1940s through the 1960s, Gene Autry wrote and recorded “Here Comes Santa Claus,” his first Christmas release. He followed it with recordings of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Frosty the Snowman.” The lyrics of the Christmas carol, “I heard the Bells on Christmas Day,” are from a poem written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow as an expression of…
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Atmore Community Foundation provides funding opportunity for local organizations
In April 2017, The Atmore Community Foundation, an Affiliate of The Community Foundation of South Alabama, was founded to serve as a vehicle to receive donations and bequests to benefit the Atmore community. Through concerted grant-making, the fund was created to give the local leaders in Atmore an opportunity to make a difference in their hometown. With access to the Community Foundation’s financial and administrative services, these funds have the…
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Celebrating 90
The Langford home on Jack Springs Road was wall to wall people Saturday, Dec. 9, as well over 100 friends and family members stopped by to celebrate the Rev. C.L. Langford’s 90th birthday. Shown are the honoree and immediate family members, from left, Mike Brown, Karen Langford Brown, Rev. Langford (Parson), David Langford, Nina Langford, Jimmy Langford, and Lana Langford.
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Rodgers joins Sun Belt staff
NEW ORLEANS – Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Karl Benson announced Monday the appointment of Atmore native Scottie Rodgers as the conference’s Associate Commissioner for Strategic Communications. In his role with the league office, Rodgers will provide a critical role in advancing the Sun Belt Conference’s message through multiple channels. He will work with the Sun Belt communications staff to lead campaigns that shape how the conference is viewed externally, while also…
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