Month: July 2017

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David’s finalist in catfish contest – You get to vote
After a statewide search, the Bama’s Best Catfish Restaurant Challenge has reeled in four customer-nominated finalists serving up U.S. farm-raised catfish. The Alabama Catfish Producers sponsored the second annual contest. Finalists are David’s Catfish House in Atmore, Catfish N Que in Cullman, Orrville Farmer’s Market in Orrville and Swamp John’s in Red Bay. More than 250 nominations were received. A panel of three judges, including an Alabama catfish farmer, will…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Combatting illegal immigration
By Congressman Bradley Byrne Kate Steinle became a household name in 2015 after the 32-year old was shot and killed by an illegal immigrant in San Francisco. It was a horrific event that shined light on some serious flaws in our nation’s immigration system. The man who killed her, Juan Francisco Lopez-Sanchez, was in our country illegally. Making matters worse, he had already been deported five times and had been…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
ECHS giveaway
The Escambia County High School third annual Days of Summer Giveaway is coming up, but in a shortened version this year. Principal Dennis Fuqua said the event will be 22 days rather than 50 and is starting later. Drawings will be held daily from August 7 through August 28. Tickets are $20 each or three for $50. When someone wins, their ticket goes back in the drawing, so there’s a…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Rathsack honored
Each year, the Atmore Community Hospital Auxiliary honors a volunteer who epitomizes the spirit and work of the Auxiliary. At the annual banquet held Thursday, July 6, Judy Rathsack, center, was honored by her peers as Volunteer of the Year. At left is Auxiliary President Patsy Brown, at right ACH President Doug Tanner. For more on the banquet, see page 5A of the July 12 edition of Atmore News.
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Thanks for showing your colors!
Myrna Monroe enjoyed working on the flag insert we had in Atmore News Wednesday, June 28. The project was her idea and she embraced it. Lucy Swift was the first to send us a message in appreciation for the flag. Suzanne Barnett was the second, letting us know her flag was “flying.” We took some pictures of the flag displayed around town. Obviously we couldn’t take them all, and we…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago