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Thanks for showing your colors!

Myrna Monroe enjoyed working on the flag insert we had in Atmore News Wednesday, June 28. The project was her idea and she embraced it. Lucy Swift was the first to send us a message in appreciation for the flag. Suzanne Barnett was the second, letting us know her flag was “flying.” We took some pictures of the flag displayed around town. Obviously we couldn’t take them all, and we…

Love Walk postponed

The Love Walk originally scheduled for Sunday, July 16, has been postponed until further notice

Senate forum planned

The Escambia County Republican Party will host a U.S. Senate Candidate Forum Monday, July 17, 6 p.m., at The Hourglass, 220 St. Joseph Ave., Brewton. All are invited. For more information, call Jackie Gay, 251-809-4322.

Registration for swimming/diving lessons is Monday, July 10

Registration for the 3rd and final session of swimming/diving lessons at Tom Byrne Park Pool will be held Monday, July 10, from 5 to 6 p.m., at the pool. Classes will begin on Monday, July 17. Registration will continue until all classes are filled. For additional information, call Shelia Rogers at 368-8280 or 294-2120.

Thrower killed in accident

EVERGREEN POST – A single-vehicle crash at 2 p.m. today, July 4, has claimed the life of an Atmore man. Robert Glenn Thrower, 55, was killed when the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer he was driving ran off the road, struck an embankment and over turned. Thrower, who was not using a seatbelt, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on U.S. 29 at the 22.80 mile marker…