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One year since Roe v. Wade
Congressman Jerry Carl A year ago this week, the Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision in a landmark victory for the pro-life movement. The Supreme Court said in its decision: “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.”While many folks said this decision makes all abortion illegal,…
Food scores released
The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for May. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high.FSE = Food Service EstablishmentExpress Mart #6, 325 N. Main Street, Atmore, 83, limited foodExpress Mart #7, 901 W. Nashville Avenue, Atmore, 85, limited foodDiamond Gasoline #7, 13315 Hwy. 113, Brewton, 90, FSEPRABHU, LLC / Texaco, Flomaton, 91, limited foodArby’s, Atmore, 91, FSECamp…
New arrivals at the library
Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library.Patrons rate new arrivalsSeveral patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating.Allison Roley: Things We Hide From the Light by Lucy Stone 5 starsSherry Digmon: Killing the Legends by Bill O’Reilly 5 starsShelia Trawick: Midnight at the Blackbird Café by Heather Webber 5 starsRene Dellaccio: Hell’s Guest by Col. Glenn Frazier 5 starsFictionThe…
Victoria Williams new WOW transporter
Victoria Williams Special to Atmore News The Wheels of Wellness program announced recently that Victoria Williams has joined as the program transporter. The Wheels of Wellness program provides transportation services for healthcare appointments and treatments of pediatric patients and expectant mothers without other means of transportation. These transportation services are offered for both local healthcare appointments as well as healthcare appointments at larger medical facilities for medical treatments not available…
Scouts remember on Memorial Day
Members of Boy Scout Troop 26 were in the cemeteries on Memorial Day placing flags on veterans’ graves. Shown are, from left, front, Lion Scout Brian Kidd, Scotty Lamb, Dean Marks, Samuel McIntyre, Assistant Scoutmaster Jonathan Gibbs, Dillon Seamons, Ashton Garrison; back, Stephen Kidd, Michael Lamb, Scoutmaster Tony Gibbs, Assistant Scoutmaster Greg Babiak.