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No need for nay-sayers
To the editor: In his recent article “New Downtown” [Atmore News, October 25, 2017], Don Fletcher was correct when he stated that there is a lot of excitement in the air these days regarding the fact that with a bit of help downtown Atmore can be restored to its past glory. There are many volunteers who represent multiple organizations who donate time and effort to improve Atmore. We realize that…
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Working to combat opioid addiction
By Congressman Bradley Byrne Hundreds of thousands of Americans have lost their lives in recent years due to drug abuse, and the problem only seems to be getting worse. In 2016, more than two million Americans had an addiction to prescription or illicit opioids. An opioid is a type of narcotic derived from the opium poppy, which includes drugs such as morphine, codeine, hydrocodone, and oxycodone. While the drugs are…
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Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers With all the changes and uncertainty surrounding Alabama government in recent months, including political appointments, high level resignations, special elections, runoff elections and a host of new candidates tossing their names into the 2018 election circus, Alabamians might be relieved to know one thing remains steady and solid and many may never have heard of it – Alabama’s Silver Haired Legislature is one of Alabama’s crown jewels.…
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Feeding the community
Coastal Alabama Warhawk Softball and Student Support Services are coming together to “Strike Out Hunger” in the local area. They want your help. From now through Thursday, November 9, bring your unexpired canned goods or non-perishable food to the Atmore or Brewton campus. All food will be donated to local food banks. Collection bins will be in the Administration Building on the Atmore campus and in the Student Center and…
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Lady Chiefs weightlifting schedule
Coach Natalie Nall released this week the 2017-18 schedule for Northview High’s girls’ weightlifting team: Nov. 8, home, vs. Tate Nov. 15, home, vs. Jay Dec. 4, home, vs. Pensacola High Dec. 6, at Tate vs. Tate & West Fla. Dec. 13, at Jay vs. Jay Jan. 12, at Baker, District Meet Jan. TBD, Regional Meet Feb. 2, at Arnold High (Panama City Beach), State Meet
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