Year: 2017

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No need for nay-sayers
To the editor: In his recent article “New Downtown” [Atmore News, October 25, 2017], Don Fletcher was correct when he stated that there is a lot of excitement in the air these days regarding the fact that with a bit of help downtown Atmore can be restored to its past glory. There are many volunteers who represent multiple organizations who donate time and effort to improve Atmore. We realize that…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Working to combat opioid addiction
By Congressman Bradley Byrne Hundreds of thousands of Americans have lost their lives in recent years due to drug abuse, and the problem only seems to be getting worse. In 2016, more than two million Americans had an addiction to prescription or illicit opioids. An opioid is a type of narcotic derived from the opium poppy, which includes drugs such as morphine, codeine, hydrocodone, and oxycodone. While the drugs are…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers With all the changes and uncertainty surrounding Alabama government in recent months, including political appointments, high level resignations, special elections, runoff elections and a host of new candidates tossing their names into the 2018 election circus, Alabamians might be relieved to know one thing remains steady and solid and many may never have heard of it – Alabama’s Silver Haired Legislature is one of Alabama’s crown jewels.…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Williams Station Day … Brrrrrrr (With photo gallery added)
It’s the same Saturday every year. The date is set. The weather is not. So, we take what comes when Atmore becomes Williams Station for the fourth Saturday every October. This year we had rain and cold and wind – not the best scenario for Williams Station Day, but a celebration of our heritage nonetheless. Opening ceremonies were held in a light rain with temps in the 40s. The rain…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Voncile Stallworth honored
Mrs. Voncile Stallworth was the recipient of The Bethlehem District Association #2 Service Award, presented on October 19, by the Moderator Reverend Danny Benjamin. This award, which was presented during the 148th Annual Session, represented Mrs. Stallworth’s outstanding and lasting contribution of more than 40 years of service as an instructor of the District Department of Ushers and The District Department of The Christian Home. Accompanying Mrs. Stallworth to the…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago