Month: March 2025

Local farmers met with Rep. Barry Moore in Washington. Shown are, from left, Jacob Scott, Jason Weber, Moore, Gaylan Shelly, and Drew Shelly. Special to Atmore News As federal lawmakers tackle tough decisions that impact the future of American agriculture, more than 150 Alabama farmers spent March 4-7 in the shadow of Capitol Hill sharing their stories and concerns. Four farmers attending are from this area – Jacob Scott, Drew…

Scott Mann, left, and UB CEO and President Mike Vincent By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Former Green Beret Lt. Col. Scott Mann had tours all over the world including Colombia, Iraq, and multiple tours in Afghanistan. He lost 23 buddies in conflict. Some on the battlefield. Some on the battlefield back home.He admitted he had some mental health issues himself when he came back home. He said when he walked into…

Members and friends gathered to pray and comfort each other By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher One of the members said the church is not the building. The church is the people. And the people were determined to be the church Sunday morning as members and friends of First Presbyterian Church gathered Sunday morning at 10:30 for a prayer service and a time of fellowship.The church burned Saturday night, but Sunday morning,…