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Atmore News

Runoffs

White edges Stewart, for D3 seat News Staff Report Larry White, who served 24 years as the Escambia County Commission’s District 3 rep before losing the 2018 election to Scottie Stewart, reclaimed the seat with a narrow victory over his successor in the June 21 Republican Primary.White, who posted a 642-607 win, has no Democratic opposition in November and will reclaim his place at the commission table in November. White…

Bryan appointed to national committee

Formation of Tribal Advisory Committee creates first of its kind in U.S. Bryan Special to Atmore News As part of a focused effort to strengthen relationships between the federal government and tribal nations, U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has appointed Poarch Band of Creek Indians Tribal Chairwoman Stephanie Bryan to a select committee of tribal leaders who will serve as direct advisors to the Department.The newly formed Secretary’s…

Creepy crawlies at the library

Maddie Brickett of Yarbrough’s Educational Reptiles brought her “friends” to the Atmore Public Library Friday, June 24, for the last session of the summer reading program. Kids enjoyed learning about snakes, turtles, alligators, and lizards. And some even enjoyed handling a huge python.

Life wins

Congressman Jerry Carl Like many of you, I was thrilled last week to see the Supreme Court’s decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned the terrible Roe v. Wade decision. The Supreme Court decided in this case that “The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe and Casey are overruled; and the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives.”What…

Legion officers installed

News Staff Report American Legion Post 90 held election of officers at the business meeting May 17. Installation of officers was held at the June 21 business meeting.This year’s slate of officers is as follows:Commander: Dave GrahamAdjutant / Finance Officer: Paul ChasonFirst Vice: Billy ElderSecond Vice: Joel MacketyChaplain: Jack WrightVeterans Service Officer: Mike HanksSgt-at-Arms: Mike HanksLegal: Kevin McKinleyHistorian: Post Adjutant vacantAll positions were filled by incumbents.

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