June 14, 2023 - Page 2 of 2

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Stopping overreach by the Biden Administration

Congressman Jerry Carl President Biden and his Administration have repeatedly abused their power and failed to seek congressional approval to pass various pieces of its radical agenda. During President Biden’s first year in office, he created new rules and regulations that carry a price tag of more than $200 billion. For reference, this is more than four times the costs imposed by President Obama’s rules and regulations during his first…

Swimming and diving lessons at Tom Byrne Park

Registrations for the second session of swimming and diving lessons will be held Monday, June 19, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Tom Byrne Park Pool. Lessons will be June 26 – July 14 with classes being at 10 and 11. These classes will meet Monday – Friday for one hour each. Afternoon lessons will be during the same time frame with classes being 5, 5:30, 6 and 6:30 on…

Lassiter named to Chancellor’s Honor Roll

Jalia Lassiter of Atmore was named to the University of Mississippi’s Spring 2023 Honor Roll lists.Lassiter, majoring in Criminal Justice, was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.In order to be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester.“The…

Gifts for the dialysis center

The Ladies of Gold of Atmore recently donated 17 blankets to the DaVita Dialysis Center in Atmore. Shown above with some of the blankets are, from left, Farrow Lee, Yvonne Grissett (president), Linda Jackson, and Felicia Dortch. Below, Friday, June 9, three members delivered the blankets to the center, from left, Farrow Lee, Shenita Rabb, and Yvonne Grissett, and DaVita Manager Felicia Amerson.

Poodle fun at the library

The Atmore Public Library’s second week of the summer reading program featured Michelle’s Magical Poodles – always a hit with the kids (and adults). Once the pups finished their tricks (like the one at right), the kids had a chance to pet them. The next three programs are a petting zoo on June 16, Wild West Rope Show on June 23, and Wink the Juggler and Awards Day on June…