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Remembering the stories of our heroes

For Americans from coast to coast, Independence Day is a celebration of our nation’s birthday with friends and family. The day also offers an opportunity for reflection. In Washington, President Trump held a “Salute to America” celebration on the National Mall in honor of our troops. The patriotic spectacle, featuring military bands, aircraft flyovers and fireworks, was highlighted by a speech in which President Trump praised our “truly extraordinary heritage”…

Officers installed

American Legion Auxiliary held installation of officers Monday, July 8, with District 34 Secretary / Treasurer Cindy Bass conducting the ceremony. Shown are the newly elected and installed officers, from left, Rebecca Hopper, sergeant at arms; Glenda Chancy, secretary / treasurer; Sondra McKinley, vice-president; Mary Stanley, president; Breanna McGowan, Jr. Auxiliary vice-president; Jordan Salter, Jr. Auxiliary chaplain; Cindy Bass. Not pictured are Barbara Grindle with Auxiliary; Kaitlin Carnley, Jr. Auxiliary…

Smart Growth America

Consultants recommend that ACH stay near downtown By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Consultants from the group with whom the City of Atmore has partnered to help make critical land use decisions say that the inclusion of Atmore Community Hospital is vital to the effort to revitalize the community’s downtown region. But a subcommittee of the 23-member committee charged with examining and refining the recommendations made by Smart Growth America…

AFD responds to ‘unusual’ fires

By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore firefighters responded over the past week to a pair of fires, each of which included aspects that fall outside the realm of the normal fire department response. The first happened shortly after 3 a.m. on Friday, July 5. Firefighters arrived at a Sunset Drive home to discover that the homeowner’s dog had knocked over a Tiki torch in the yard of the home.…

Council approves beer, wine sales for Family Dollar

By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore City Council members approved an application for a local discount store to sell beer and wine, okayed the purchase of a used vehicle and gave the green light to a community event that is scheduled for August at Rivercane. The council, sitting one member short due to the absence of District 4’s Susan Smith, approved an application by Family Dollar Store, located in…

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