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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. Linda Ellison: The Good Left Undone by Adriana Trigiani  5 stars Debra Swartzendruber: Relative Justice by Robert Whitlow  5 stars Sarah Hall: The Letter Keeper by Charles Martin  4 stars Sarah Hall: Every Cloak Rolled in Blood by James Lee…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Local students have an unforgettable week courtesy of EREC
In Washington, from left, Taylor Baggett, Hannah Bott, Caroline Harp, Drake Driskell Special to Atmore News (Jay, FL) Since 1964, the nation’s electric cooperatives have sent student delegates to Washington, D.C. for the annual Youth Tour, organized by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), to gain a personal understanding of American history and their role as a citizen. Escambia River Electric Cooperative (EREC) began sending delegates in 1986. This…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Obituaries, week of July 6, 2022
Nancy Grissett Davis Mrs. Nancy Grissett Davis, age 77, of Barnett Crossroads, Ala., passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at her residence.  She was born in Barnett Crossroads to William Edward “Bill” and Mary Odom Grissett. She was a member of New Bethlehem Baptist Church, Order of Eastern Star and The Order of the Amaranth. She worked as a Healthcare Administrative Assistant at Fountain Prison. She was preceded in death…
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Runoffs
White edges Stewart, for D3 seat News Staff Report Larry White, who served 24 years as the Escambia County Commission’s District 3 rep before losing the 2018 election to Scottie Stewart, reclaimed the seat with a narrow victory over his successor in the June 21 Republican Primary.White, who posted a 642-607 win, has no Democratic opposition in November and will reclaim his place at the commission table in November. White…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Bryan appointed to national committee
Formation of Tribal Advisory Committee creates first of its kind in U.S. Bryan Special to Atmore News As part of a focused effort to strengthen relationships between the federal government and tribal nations, U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has appointed Poarch Band of Creek Indians Tribal Chairwoman Stephanie Bryan to a select committee of tribal leaders who will serve as direct advisors to the Department.The newly formed Secretary’s…
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