Month: August 2023

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Investing in America’s national security
Congressman Jerry Carl Recently, I joined Reps. Mike Rogers, Dale Strong, and Gary Palmer to address many of Alabama’s business leaders about what we are working on in Washington to help Alabama and this nation succeed. One of the biggest concerns we all share is countering the economic threat China poses to the United States.The Chinese Communist Party has a goal of making Americans depend on them for critical minerals,…
by Submitted Article access_time1 year ago
Taking a stand for Jesus Christ
On South Main Street, Larry Bonds, with the cross, is joined by, from left, James Curran, Sherri Bonds, and Darlene DeFee. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher While most folks were still sleeping Saturday morning, Larry Bonds was taking a cross off the back of his truck. At 7 a.m., he hoisted the cross beam on his shoulder and began walking.He was joined by his wife, Sherri; his mom, Joanne Bonds; their…
by Sherry Digmon access_time1 year ago
EA kicks off the season against Starkville
By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars kicked off their football season with a trip to Petal, Mississippi, to play the Starkville Academy Volunteers at Petal High School. The game marks Cougar Head Coach Gex Billups’s first game after a promotion to athletic director.The Cougars got their first point of the season with a 30-yard pass by Keller Coston to Quinten Odom for a touchdown with 5 minutes…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
Chiefs, Gators play in jamboree
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer The Northview High School Chiefs hosted the Baker Gators this past Friday night, August 18, for the annual jamboree. Ernest Ward Middle School played the first two quarters, followed by Northview’s junior varsity in the third quarter, and varsity played in the final quarter of the ball game.Starting off the game, Baker got a carry almost immediately. Throughout the first two quarters, Ernest Ward struggled…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
Robinson addresses Lions Club
Brooke Marsh, left, and Ruth Robinson By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club held its last meeting of August on August 16, in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. Lion President Renee Hardy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. The prayer was delivered by Gregg Akins. Ruth Robinson was introduced as a guest.Following lunch, the business meeting…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago