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The sanctity of life
I am proudly pro-life. Millions of Americans are as well. The sanctity of human life is immeasurable, and the countless Americans who feel the same way should not have their voices silenced or their opinions rebuked in the mistaken claim of freedom of choice. Since I have been in Congress, I have consistently stood up for the unborn, and I continue to stand up for life. I am proud of…
Crook’s first single hits airwaves
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Like any member of the relatively large group of people seeking fame in the country music field, Atmore resident Ricky Crook has harbored a dream of hearing one of his songs on the radio. He can now mark that accomplishment off his list. Crook’s first single, “In My Truck,” was released January 14 and is starting to pick up steam, with at least two…
January is National Mentoring Month
Mayor Jim Staff signed a proclamation Monday, January 14, designating January as National Mentoring Month in Atmore, joining the rest of the nation in the observance. The purpose is to encourage citizens to recognize the importance of mentoring and to look for opportunities to serve as mentors in their communities. Shown with Mayor Staff is Aimee Risser, CEO, Big Brother Big Sisters of South Alabama.
Conversation on health and wellness
News Staff Report In September, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded a five-year grant to Alabama Extension at Auburn University to increase access to healthier foods and safe, affordable places for physical activity. The project, ALProHealth, aims to support community coalitions in 13 Alabama counties with an adult obesity prevalence of greater than 40 percent. Escambia County falls into this category. On Thursday, January 17, Anthony Wiggins, county…
The Canoe Study Club
By PHYLLIS SHIPP Special to Atmore News The Canoe Study Club met at The Atmore Welcome Center on Tuesday, January 15. Mrs. Joan Hackman, a volunteer with the welcome center, as well as a member of the club, served as hostess. The Welcome Center, which currently shares space with the Atmore Historical Society Museum, is located in the Peavy-Webb Building found on the city block which was the former location…