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YLA tours Austal USA, Alabama State Port Authority
By KEYAIRA WILSON Special to Atmore News On March 13, 2017, Youth Leadership Atmore held its Business and Industry session. The group visited Austal USA and the Alabama State Port Authority in Mobile, Alabama. The day began at Austal USA where the students were given a presentation regarding the numerous career opportunities available with Austal USA as well as an overview of the ships the company builds for the US…
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Crafty scammers target tax filers
Scammers are using new cons this tax season to trick filers into revealing personal and financial information. To protect yourself, the CyberSafe at United States Postal Service team encourages you to watch out for: • Phishing emails and calls. Scammers often impersonate IRS agents by phone or email to obtain your Social Security number or bank information, or to demand tax payments. Be suspicious of official-looking emails with IRS logos.…
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Beware SPEC calls
The following was issued by Southern Pine Electric Co-op: Unfortunately there are some people out there calling Southern Pine members and telling them that their power will be out for an extended period of time. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to be a representative of Southern Pine Electric Co-op telling you that your power is going to be out, please contact your local Southern Pine office immediately to…
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English places in state expo
John English of Atmore placed fifth in Class 15 Junior Showmanship at the 2017 Alabama Junior Beef Expo. Shown are, from left, Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell; Walker Johnson of Cullman in Cullman County, first place; Abbey James of Prattville in Autauga County, second; Claire Allen of Lafayette in Chambers County, third; Emma Claire Long of Clio in Dale County, fourth; and John English of Atmore in Escambia County,…
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Swine show and sale is Saturday
The Escambia County 4-H Swine Project Show & Sale is set for this Saturday, March 25, at Brewton Feed & Seed, Highway 31, Brewton. Show begins at 10 a.m. with the sale immediately following. Processors will be on site to take your custom order. You do not have to take possession of a live hog. That will be taken care of. You only have to pick up the custom-processed pork.…
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