Day: November 15, 2017

Sherry Digmon

A sweet potato heart
It sits on my desk. This sweet potato in the shape of a heart. There are two things I know about this potato. One is that it’s very unusual. The other is that I’m not sure who brought it to me. Let me back up. One night, I think in a restaurant but I’m not sure, I talked briefly with someone I know and he asked me if I’d ever…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers In March of this year, the Alabama Community College System took a giant leap forward when it brought on a giant in state government and one of Alabama’s preeminent leaders, Jimmy Baker, to be Chancellor. When you have a conversation with Chancellor Baker, he uses words that you do not normally hear in the same sentence, like exciting and community college. He says it is an exciting…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
National Rural Health Care 2017
To the editor: At Atmore Community Hospital, we are proud of the vital role we play in Atmore and surrounding areas. On November 16th, we’ll join hospitals nationwide to celebrate “National Rural Health Day.” It’s a time to recognize the men and women who work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week caring for our community. This year, I hope you will join me in thanking these dedicated hospital…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
City observes Veterans Day
The main focus of the belated Veterans Day observance held Monday (November 13) at Atmore City Hall was to pay the traditional homage to the men and women who have fought to ensure the continuation of the freedoms enjoyed in this country. But it also included a salute to the future. A color guard of youngsters from Boy Scouts Troop 26 posted the U.S. and state flags, and a group…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Atmore, Poarch to recycle
The city of Atmore, forced to close its recycling center in late October when the provider announced that it would raise its fees from $260 per month to $13,000 per month, has apparently found a solution to the problem. Mayor Jim Staff announced this week that the city had formed a partnership with Poarch Band of Creek Indians that will not only benefit the municipality and the tribe, but also…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago