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Atmore News

DWC to honor Bishops

The congregation of Destiny Worship Center is hosting their Pastoral Love Celebration honoring Dr. Bernard and Felicia Bishop with a love banquet and celebration services. The theme for the services is “Walking in Divine Obedience” – Psalm 27:23-24. The Love Banquet will be held Sunday, March 9, 5 p.m., with Pastor Bo Bell bringing the message. Following are celebration services: * Wednesday, March 13, 7 p.m., Bishop J.C. Crenshaw *…

Crossroads: Immigration

Growing up, my parents taught me the basic values of fairness and following the rules. I think these values were common in households all across our state and country. In today’s society, those two basic values need to be applied to the ongoing debate about illegal immigration. In terms of fairness, we have people who are going through the legal process to enter our country, which takes time and effort,…

VFW Auxiliary plans March activities

Special to Atmore News The Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary has a couple of important events coming up in March. You’re invited to participate. “Mommy & Me” baby shower The Auxiliary will collect baby items for the Women’s Health Program at Birmingham VA Medical Center’s “Mommy & Me” program on March 16. The “Mommy & Me” program hosts a “baby shower” which provides pregnant female veterans with baby items at no…

Public gets overview of sustainability plan

By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer About 40 residents of Atmore and Poarch heard the basics of a plan to foster growth and sustain economic stability within the community during a February 19 public meeting at Escambia County High School’s Hodnette Auditorium. John Robert Smith and Chris Zimmerman of Smart Growth America (SGA) explained some of the basics of such a plan and explained how analysis of the current situation…

Council approves new police car purchase

By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore City council members unanimously approved the purchase of five new police cars during their February 25 meeting. After Jonathan Gibbs of Boy Scouts Troop 26 in Atmore led in the Pledge of Allegiance, the council took barely three minutes to approve the minutes of its February 11 meeting and give the green light to the vehicle purchase, which was the only item on…