Year: 2018

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February is Healthy Heart Month
By DONNA REYNOLDS Special to Atmore News Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. Heart disease, including stroke and other cardiovascular diseases, claim more lives than all forms of cancer combined. According to statistics, someone in the United States has a heart attack every…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Liberty MBC celebrating pastor anniversary
The congregation of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church is holding a service to celebrate the 8th Year Pastor’s Anniversary of Pastor Isaac Bradley, Sr. All are invited to attend Sunday, February 25, at 3 p.m. The theme for the service is “Preaching Jesus, the Church.” Theme Scripture is II Corinthians 4:5 – “For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servant for Jesus’ sake.” Guest speaker…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Lawn mower fire ignites home
A portion of a McRae Street home suffered moderate damage February 18, when a lawn mower inexplicably burst into flames that swept threatened the home’s patio and spread into its attic. The homeowner said he had been home from work about a half-hour when his wife alerted him to a strange noise that was coming from the patio area. “I got home from work around 9:15 (p.m.),” explained the man.…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
Wreck victim charged with pot
A Conecuh County man was arrested Monday night (February 19) on misdemeanor drug charges after he drove his car off U.S. 31 and down a grassy slope. According to reports filed by Alabama State Troopers, 25-year-old Mario Gomez-Moncada of Castleberry “drove his 1989 Grand Marquis off of the roadway and became stuck in the soft terrain.” The single-vehicle mishap occurred a few minutes prior to 9 p.m., a few yards…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago