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Gospel bluegrass concerts set
Special to Atmore News If you enjoy gospel bluegrass, you’ll want to mark your calendar for Sunday, September 15, 6 p.m., when Pine Barren Baptist Church hosts Alan Sibley and The Magnolia Ramblers. The church is located on Highway 4 in Davisville. The church’s GPS address is 5270 Pine Barren Church Road, Century FL 32535. Alan Sibley and The Magnolia Ramblers’ home base is the Magnolia state of Mississippi. For…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Benefit hog hunt this weekend
Special to Atmore News A hog hunt will take place this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15, to benefit Collin Hendry, who was recently diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Each four-man team will pay an entry fee of $150, and all proceeds will go to the youngster’s parents, Stanton and Kelli Miller Hendry, to help defray costs of treatment. Trophies, prizes and bragging rights will be up for…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
August recess roundup
It is a very old tradition for Congress to recess during the hot and humid month of August. Years ago, Congress had completed its work by this time and took the rest of the year off. However, we now reconvene after what has become known as the August District Work Period. This time has always been valuable for me to spend listening to my constituents. This year, with Speaker Pelosi…
by Submitted Article access_time5 years ago
College officials tour CACC
Special to Atmore News Officials from the Alabama Community College System, including Vice Chancellor for Workforce and Economic Development Jeff Lynn, joined local elected officials, industry leaders and economic developers last week for a tour of Coastal Alabama Community College’s campuses in Atmore, Brewton and Monroeville. The three-campus tour was part of an effort to align the college’s technical programs with industry needs. In Atmore, the group met with representatives…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Transplant fundraiser for Weaver set
Special to Atmore News Nashville recording artist Ricky Crook and his Horseshoe Halo band will perform at a Saturday, September 14, benefit to help defray costs of an impending kidney transplant for a Poarch Creek Indians Tribal Police officer. The benefit, for Atmore resident Jeffrey Weaver, will take place at the Pow Wow Pavilion, 5811 Jack Springs Road, on the PCI reservation. The event will kick off at 11 a.m.…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago