Author: Submitted Article

Submitted Article

APCO customers will see changes to bills this summer
By BETH THOMASSpecial to Atmore News While the cost of necessities like gas and groceries has increased, Alabama Power has worked hard to keep the cost of electricity as low as possible.However, the rising cost of fuel has necessitated an adjustment to our rate. Beginning in August, the typical residential customer bill will increase by about $6 a month to cover this higher cost of fuel. Using diverse fuel types…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
Misplaced priorities
Congressman Jerry Carl Last week, Democrats refused to consider any legislation to lower gas prices, rein in inflation, or address any of the serious domestic problems facing this country. Instead, they worked around the clock to pass a bill to legalize abortion for all nine months of pregnancy.This bill, the so-called “Women’s Health Protection Act,” is radical enough to put us in line with countries like China and North Korea.…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
Fighting for a strong national defense
Congressman Jerry Carl Every year, the President lays out a budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year. I wrote earlier this year how disappointed I was in President Biden’s budget proposal for the upcoming year because it increased all types of social spending, while allowing our defense budget to fall well behind the rate of inflation. While the president’s budget proposal is symbolic since Congress controls the purse strings, it…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
A unique reunion at W.S. Neal
Todd Williamson and Hugh Fountain By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News When Hugh Fountain was announced as the new head football coach for W.S. Neal High School in East Brewton, it carried significance that went beyond sports. It reunited two men who have been friends since kindergarten.Fountain and principal Todd Williamson are both alumni of the W.S. Neal class of ’82.“This is our 40th reunion,” Williamson said. “There’s nothing like…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
Independence Day
Congressman Jerry Carl Last year as we entered Independence Day Weekend, the Biden White House bragged that the cost of an average family’s 4th of July cookout was down 16 cents compared to 2020. Wow, did that age poorly. This year’s Independence Day celebration will cost the most it has ever cost for the average family as prices for nearly everything continue to skyrocket thanks to Bidenflation.According to a study…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago