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Spinks Megginson speaks to Lions Club
Spinks Megginson with Lion Anne Hetzel By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club held its first meeting in March on March 2, in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. Lion Taylor Lee, President, called the meeting to order and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Lion Dr. Kevin Garrett gave the invocation. Seventeen members and two guests enjoyed lasagna lunch which…
New arrivals at the library
Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivalsSeveral patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Marianne Classen: Shadows of Swanford Abbey by Julie Klassen  5 stars Shelia Trawick: An Amish Quilting Bee by Amy Clipston  5 stars Sarah Hall: Bye, Bye, Baby by Robert Parker 4 stars Lacy McMath: Will by Will Smith  4 stars…
President Biden’s lies are an insult to the American people
Congressman Jerry Carl Americans across the country are frustrated and disappointed with President Biden’s performance for the past year, so it’s not surprising his approval ratings are at historic lows. Last week, President Biden gave his State of the Union Address, where he struck an optimistic tone and claimed numerous so-called “victories” he has scored during his first year in office. Despite this, the truth couldn’t be clearer: President Biden…
Readers at Rachel Patterson
Some of the readers at Rachel Patterson, from left, Darrell McMann, Chris Corbitt, Adrian King, Shawn Lassiter, Daniel Love, Kyle Hostetler, Van Hughes. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Dr. Seuss is celebrated every year with a Read Across America Day. This year, that day was Wednesday, March 2. In area elementary schools, a number of people from across the community were asked to come in and read a Dr. Seuss book…
EA boys finish first in track meet
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The 2022 Escambia Academy Cougars’ field and track season is well under way. EA kicked off with a bang as the boys track team posted a first-place finish during the Rebel-Cat Invitational held recently at the University of Montevallo Monday, February 28.The EA team gained a first-place finish during the meet, earning 218 points during the win. Lee-Scott Academy finished second with 107 points and Banks…