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Agriculture is still number one
By Congressman Bradley Byrne Last week, we received some really positive news about the growth of the manufacturing industry in our area. Airbus announced plans to add an additional assembly line at their facility in Mobile, and steelmaker SSAB revealed that they will be moving their national headquarters from Illinois to Mobile. Both of these announcements are a testament to our area’s booming manufacturing industry, and I am very proud…
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Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers There have been quite a few political happenings in the Heart of Dixie during October. Birmingham has elected a new mayor. Thirty-six-year-old Randall Woodfin defeated two-term mayor William Bell. I never got to know Bell that well; however, the few times I visited with him he seemed to be an affable fellow. He surely looked like a mayor. His distinguished demeanor and exquisite diction and appearance gave…
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Reviving a community tradition
To the editor: The Canoe Civic Club is pleased to announce it will host Canoe Community Homecoming on November 18, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. This will be a family friendly, community event that will hopefully become an annual tradition. In the past the Canoe Civic Club has hosted community homecomings that consisted of lots of food and fellowship. Unfortunately, many of the participants of the old homecoming events…
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Auction was biggest and best
To the editor: We want to thank everyone who came to the Toyz for Kidz auction. Thanks to all the individuals who donated their time and items, and all the merchants who helped and donated items. We couldn’t have done a good auction without our community. Thanks to all the people who helped with the auction, to the people who donated food and helped ahead of time and that night.…
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Glover speaking at Zion Star
Zion Star A.M.E. Zion Church with Pastor Humphrey Shuford will host Fall Revival featuring guest speaker Evangelist Tony Glover. Services are Monday through Wednesday, October 30, 31 and November 1, at 7 p.m. nightly. This revival is based on revelatory and prophetic warnings. The theme is Revelation 12:12 – He knows that he has but a short time! The church is located at 127 Carver Avenue, Atmore. All are welcome.
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