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Border battle harms Alabama communities
The detrimental effects of the humanitarian and national security crisis on our border extend all the way to Alabama communities. That’s why I’ve made it a priority to address our immigration policies. One of the most obvious ways our insecure border harms our communities is the drug trade. Our porous border is perhaps the most significant contributing factor to the ongoing opioid crisis – the worst drug epidemic in modern…
Bike ride to the splash pad
The Chamber of Commerce sponsored a first-time community blowout Thursday, July 18, featuring after-hours shopping and a walking audit. In addition, bikers were invited to ride down Trammell Street to the Atmore Splash Pad where Youth Leadership Atmore served hot dogs to support Atmore Area Christian Care Ministry. Shown, bikers arrive at the splash pad.
No quorum for council meeting
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore City Council’s scheduled Monday (July 22) meeting was called off when only two council members were able to attend. District 1’s Webb Nall and District 3’s Chris Walker met behind closed doors with Mayor Jim Staff for several minutes before the three elected officials joined City Clerk Becca Smith at the council table. District 4’s Susan Smith was in St. Louis for a…
UB hosting movie night
Special to Atmore News United Bank sets out to explore “The Hidden World” for its Screen on the Green 2019 outdoor movie. The event will be held Friday, August 2, at Heritage Park where the main feature will be “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” the third entry into the popular movie series. Follow Hiccup and Toothless again as they explore “The Hidden World,” a secret Dragon Utopia.…
Car slams into 2 others on S. Main
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer An equipment malfunction caused a Monroe County woman’s vehicle to slam into two other cars, both parked along South Main Street, last Thursday afternoon, July 18. According to Atmore Police Department reports, Dawn Hall, 61, of Monroeville was traveling south on Main Street around 3:20 p.m. when the bizarre mishap occurred. The right-side tie rod, a device that holds the steering gear in place,…