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Assassination attempt of President Trump

Congressman Jerry Carl Saturday was a sad day for President Trump, the Trump family, and America because 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks attempted to assassinate President Trump at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. While many of the details are still not clear, investigators are working hard to continue uncovering the details and Crooks’ specific motives. By the grace of God, Trump survived this evil political violence, and this day will go…

Luncheon celebrates Bastille Day

Special to Atmore News On July 13, as a way to remember the visit to Paris with her husband, Charles, 50 years ago on July 14, 1974, to celebrate Bastille Day, Nancy Karrick entertained five Daughters of the American Revolution ladies in her home for a Bastille Day celebration. Attending were Bonnie Shanks from Montgomery, Laura Davis from Spanish Fort, Mary Flo Williams from Stockton, Cathy Irby from Booneville, and…

RAG production opens this week

Special to Atmore News “Little Women the Musical,” the latest production by the Railway Arts Guild, is coming to Escambia County.Louisa May Alcott’s novel will be brought to life onstage.Brewton performances will take place July 19 and 20 at T.R. Miller High School, with Atmore performances the following weekend, July 26 and 27, at Escambia County High School.All showtimes are at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and can be…

New salon

Family and friends of Corteria Leslie joined Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce officials and Ambassadors in the ceremonial ribbon cutting for SnatchedByTeria, a new styling salon which recently opened. Ms. Leslie is shown in center, with scissors, cutting the ribbon during the July 12 ceremony.

County firefighters honor AFD’s Peebles, English, NVFD’s Gehman

From left, Rep. Hammett, Rep. Alan Baker, Career Full Time Fire Chief of the Year Ronald Peebles, Joey Moffett. From left, Rep. Hammett, Rep. Baker, Career Firefighter of the Year Louis English, Ronald Peebles, Joey Moffett. From left, Rep. Hammett, Rep. Baker, John Martin Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Jerry Gehman, Joey Moffett. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Three local firefighters who share a collective 100-years-plus in their chosen career or…