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Democrats have turned their back
on the American people
Congressman Jerry Carl Folks across the country are paying more for gas every single time they fill up. We’ve hit a new record of $4.20 a gallon in Alabama, which is more than last week, last month, and even a few months ago. We are paying nearly double what we were paying this time one year ago.There’s been plenty of finger pointing from President Biden and Democrats in Congress about…
by Submitted Article access_time2 years ago
Rotarians honor excellence
Rotary Four-Year Academic All-Stars, from left, Makayla Ramsey, Taylor Levins, Ethan Kilburn, Zane Gurganus, Hunter Borelli, John Bashore, Aniya Stots, Christopher Long, Brady Howell, Caeden Battles. Not pictured is Kaitlin Gafford. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Scholarships totaling more than $30,000 were awarded and 182 students were honored at the Atmore Rotary Club’s 37th annual Academic All-Stars program Thursday, May 12.Students from Atmore Christian School, Escambia Academy, Escambia County High School,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time2 years ago
Tom Byrne pool opens to public May 31
Lessons scheduled News Staff Report City of Atmore officials announced this week that the municipal swimming pool at Tom Byrne Park will open for the 2022 season of public swimming at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, and that swimming and diving lessons will begin a week later.The pool with be open for public swimming from 2-5 p.m. each day, Monday-Saturday, with an extra two-hour session from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesdays…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Escambia County School System honors
the best at Red Carpet Event
By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News Escambia County school personnel walked an actual red carpet Tuesday, May 10, to receive awards for their service to the school system in an event that was the first of its kind.School Superintendent Michele McClung, herself a former teacher, knew the importance of showing appreciation for those who work tirelessly to educate and care for children. So her staff, led by Elementary Curriculum and…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Local woman’s first play this weekend at GECA
From left, M’Kayla Baldwin, Tyrec Packer and Sherese Craft pose prior to a recent rehearsal. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer If everything goes according to plan this week, by Sunday night Sherese Craft will have realized a dream that has been accompanying her sleep since she was in elementary school.Craft, a daughter of Tracy and Tracey Craft and a 2016 graduate of Escambia County High School, will direct her first…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago