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All the news that’s fit to fake
By Harvey H. (“Hardy”) Jackson The biggest thing in the news lately has been fake news. Or as the more simple among us calls it, lies. Now I am not talking about satire – the things people make up to be funny while at the same time make you think, which you might not want to do, but if you read good satire you can’t help but think. If it…
January concerts at GSUMC
The January concert schedule at Gulf Shores United Methodist Church is filled with great artists and memorable tunes for area listeners of all ages. Tickets for all shows are now available in Thee Coffee Shop at the GSUMC south campus in the Winn Dixie shopping plaza on Route 59 or call the church office at 251-968-2411. The 2017 concert series continues in the GSUMC south campus auditorium at 2:30 Sunday…
Mayor issues mentoring proclamation
The Atmore City Council eased into 2017 Monday, January 9, with a meeting that centered on the issuance of a proclamation honoring mentoring programs, a resolution related to fair housing and an amendment to a city ordinance. The council also formally revoked the license of a business where a shooting occurred in November and approved the transfer of an alcoholic beverage license. The council voted unanimously to bring an end…
Obituaries for the week of January 11, 2017
Evelyn McKinley Pipkin Mrs. Evelyn McKinley Pipkin, age 80, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017 in Nokomis, Ala. She was a native and life-long resident of Nokomis, Ala. She was a member of the Good Sam Club, Mobile Road Runners and the First Assembly of God of Atmore. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gay and Grace Flowers; first husband, Carin McKinley; two brothers, Winston Flowers and Clayton…