Year: 2017

Don Fletcher

Clouds block totality, but eclipse still a spectacle
Although thick clouds moved in to block the final moments of Monday’s solar eclipse, Atmore residents were more than content to have witnessed the majority of the celestial event. Monday’s solar shadowing made it the first solar eclipse visible in the United States since 1979, and millions went outside to view the astronomical aberration that occurs when the Earth’s orbit intersects the path of the moon, and the moon’s shadow…
by Don Fletcher access_time9 years ago
Byrne to hold Atmore meeting
Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) will hold a town hall meeting in Atmore Tuesday, August 29, 3 p.m., at Atmore City Hall. Already this month, Congressman Byrne has held town hall meetings in Fairhope and Gulf Shores. After the town hall meetings this month, Byrne will have held 94 in-person town hall meetings since being elected to Congress. All of the meetings are open to the public.  
by Atmore News access_time9 years ago
BOE addresses crowdfunding
You may have seen the appeals for funds through GoFundMe or Donors Choose. The practice, known as online crowdfunding, has become a popular practice to raise money for schools or individual classrooms. Teachers may appeal for funds to purchase particular items, such as iPads, when funds through the school system are not available. Since teachers or other school employees often use the name of the school system in these types…
by Sherry Digmon access_time9 years ago
Improvements for Alabama’s veterans
By Congressman Bradley Byrne In my office, there is no greater priority than ensuring veterans are appropriately taken care. These men and women sacrificed so much for our country, and it is imperative they receive the attention, help, and care they deserve and were promised. Recently, we had a number of important breakthroughs for veterans in Southwest Alabama. From legislative victories in Washington to progress right here on the Gulf…
by Submitted Article access_time9 years ago
What Mike Sentance supporters don’t understand
By Larry Lee One thing that strikes me is that of the people writing op-eds and beating the drum in support of [State Superintendent of Education] Mike Sentance, I have yet to come across one who is an educator. In fact I well recall about a year ago when I tried and tried to get one of his most vocal backers to go with me to visit a school in the…
by Submitted Article access_time9 years ago