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Chamber holding video political forum
By EMILY WILSON Special to Atmore News The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce to hold candidate digital forum inviting all qualifying candidates whether opposed or unopposed running for political office in the City of Atmore to participate. Throughout the country, in today’s political climate, politics are becoming a very contentious area. The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce believes now more than ever it is imperative that we as a community…
Keeping our heads
Bradley Bryne U.S. Congressman These last few weeks have riveted the country’s attention on police brutality. The murder of George Floyd was an atrocity, and unfortunately it’s not the first one. As we have so often in our history, it’s time for America to respond with appropriate and reasonable reform. It’s not time to lose our heads, however. The “defund the police” movement is not the answer. My colleagues Rep.…
Active hurricane season on the horizon
By MAGGIE LAWRENCE Special to Atmore News AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – This year’s hurricane season appears to be developing into an active one. Now, only a few days from the official beginning of hurricane season (June 1), three storms have already been named. Two named storms developed before June 1 while a third earned the name Cristobal on Tuesday. Forecaster predictions for 2020 For the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, which…
Good economic news
Bradley Bryne U.S. Congressman First it was the public health experts whose projections were wrong about COVID-19. They predicted far more spread of the disease, and death from it, than we have actually experienced. They also predicted that those states which opened up before others would have a widespread breakout and a spike of hospitalization, and that hasn’t happened either. Then, on Friday, the unemployment numbers for May were released…
Nall seeks reelection
Nall Note: The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. I would like to announce that I am running for reelection for Atmore City Council District one. I have lived and worked in Atmore my entire life. I recently retired from Pepsi after 52 years. I have 24 years experience on council. I have worked with 3 different mayors. I would appreciate your vote and support. Thanks!