Month: September 2017

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A look back at a busy August
By Congressman Bradley Byrne With the House of Representatives out of session during the month of August for a District Work Period, I used the time to travel all across Southwest Alabama listening to the people I represent and seeing the challenges and opportunities facing our area firsthand. Despite what some may believe, the August District Work Period is an incredibly busy and important time. In fact, I held over…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers Labor Day is the traditional kickoff to an election year. Folks, our quadrennial gubernatorial election year is going to be a doozy. We are in for one heck of a political year next year. Besides the Governor’s race, we have an open Lt. Governor’s race, an open Attorney General’s race, an open Treasurer’s race, and an open Agriculture Commissioner’s race. We have statewide races for Secretary of…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Area Episcopalians to honor First Responders
By BONNIE BARTEL LATINO Special to Atmore News On September 10 at 10 a.m., the RT Rev. J. Russell Kendrick, Bishop of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, will officiate at a Holy Eucharist “Blue Sunday” service for local area First Responders. On the Sunday closest to 9/11, the Episcopal families of St. Anna’s in Poarch and Trinity in Atmore will combine to honor emergency personnel as well as…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Homecoming set at New Beginnings
Homecoming at New Beginnings Baptist Church will be held Sunday, September 10, at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. C.L. Langford, recently retired pastor of Enon Baptist Church, will bring the message. Music will be by Bro. Ray Pugh, Minister of Music at Louin Baptist Church, Louin, Miss., and special music by Lana Langford, Minister of Music at Perdido Baptist Church. Dinner on the grounds follows the morning service. There will be…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Byrne visits United Bank
U.S. Representative Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) joined United Bank Tuesday, August 29, in support of the American Bankers Association Take Your Lawmaker To Work Day. Bank personnel and members of the Board of Directors hosted the Congressman in their business incubator where they discussed regulatory reform, initiatives related to Community Development Financial Institutions and the unique role community banks play in building a strong economy. They addressed how community banks like…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago