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South Alabama’s critical contributions to national security
Congressman Jerry Carl Whether it’s Austal USA in Mobile, Fort Rucker in the Wiregrass, Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, or Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama’s contribution to our nation’s military strength and defense programs is critical to national security. The United States faces many security threats in the 21st century, including China’s aggression and Iran’s buildout of its nuclear program, but Alabama continues to be on the cutting edge…
Alabama’s hospitals and nursing homes urge mask usage, issue reminders on visitation
Special to Atmore News While Alabama’s mask mandate is set to expire Friday, April 9, the Alabama Nursing Home Association and the Alabama Hospital Association are joining the Governor and others in calling on Alabamians to continue wearing masks to help the state sustain its progress in fighting COVID-19.“We have made tremendous progress as a state, and we need to keep moving forward,” Alabama Nursing Home Association president and CEO…
Atmore man killed after medical emergency sends rig crashing into building
Although the victim has not been identified, the Florida Highway Patrol reported this evening (Tuesday, April 6) that an Atmore man was killed around 5:10 p.m. today in a single-vehicle mishap near Marianna, Fla. According to the FHP report, the 52-year-old victim was driving a tractor-trailer rig in a rock mine off Vermont Road when he apparently suffered some type of medical emergency and his truck crashed into a building.…
Get a voter ID card
You can get a free Alabama photo voter ID card Saturday, April 17, 9 a..m. to 11 a.m., at Atmore City Hall.Voter registration forms will be available to register to vote and update voter information.To qualify for a free photo voter ID, you must be a registered voter in Alabama at current address.must NOT already possess a valid photo identification acceptable for voting.must provide identification such asNon valid photo ID…