Atmore News

14 vie for Distinguished Young Woman title
This year’s contestants with 2022 DYW Sydney Aaron at far left Special to Atmore News High school senior girls from across Escambia County will join in Flomaton for the Distinguished Young Women of Escambia County program to be held Saturday, July 30 at Flomaton High School. Participants will compete for thousands in college scholarships and the opportunity to represent the county as the Distinguished Young Woman of Escambia County for…
APCO customers will see changes to bills this summer
By BETH THOMASSpecial to Atmore News While the cost of necessities like gas and groceries has increased, Alabama Power has worked hard to keep the cost of electricity as low as possible.However, the rising cost of fuel has necessitated an adjustment to our rate. Beginning in August, the typical residential customer bill will increase by about $6 a month to cover this higher cost of fuel. Using diverse fuel types…
New Omicron variant drives surge in COVID-19 cases
Special to Atmore News Cases of COVID-19 are once again on the rise across the United States, with a new Omicron subvariant labeled BA.5 responsible for nearly 65 percent of those cases according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Officials feel the percentage may actually be higher, as this number does not account for the widespread use of home tests, which are not reported.Preliminary data suggests that…
Misplaced priorities
Congressman Jerry Carl Last week, Democrats refused to consider any legislation to lower gas prices, rein in inflation, or address any of the serious domestic problems facing this country. Instead, they worked around the clock to pass a bill to legalize abortion for all nine months of pregnancy.This bill, the so-called “Women’s Health Protection Act,” is radical enough to put us in line with countries like China and North Korea.…
Inaugural women’s conference set
A Women’s Conference will be held next week at Emmanuel’s Faith Center. This inaugural conference will be directed by Evangelist Elouise Spruell. The theme is “Digging Deep to Be Fit for a Future with God.” Scripture for the conference is Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT) – For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future…