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A Washington success story
One of the first actions I took after being elected in 2013 was to visit all the hospitals in Southwest Alabama. Big and small, rural and urban, I visited them all. And I spoke directly with doctors and hospital leadership about issues they and their communities faced. I did this because the importance of hospitals to the communities they serve is so great. When industries look at potential locations to…
Got an American Legion memory?
Please share it The American Legion Family of Post 90, Atmore, wants to hear from beneficiaries of American Legion services, programs and activities. As the American Legion began observing its 100th anniversary in 2018 and concluding in 2019 at the national level, Post 90 in Atmore is preparing to celebrate its own legacy and vision at the local level. Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 was chartered in Atmore on February…
Through media attacks, border agents continue fight
The border agents, military and law enforcement personnel at our southern border are doing their best in difficult circumstances to combat both illegal immigration and attacks from Democrats and the national media. Today I’ll discuss the second half of my recent border visit. After inspecting several points of entry and other spots along the border, our delegation traveled to Fort Bliss outside of El Paso to the Joint Task Force…
In border battle, agents face growing crisis
Lately we’ve heard a non-stop narrative from the national news media and left-wing Democrats about the horrific conditions at our border. The never-ending insults directed towards our border patrol agents and law enforcement have outraged many of us who appreciate their invaluable service to us. Last week, I traveled to our southern border near El Paso, Texas to talk with them directly and get a firsthand look at the conditions…
New officers installed
Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met Wednesday, July 17, in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital. Lion President Bub Gideons called the meeting to order. Lion Audrey Moon gave the invocation and blessing, followed by the group saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. Brittney Flowers was introduced as a guest. A short business meeting followed lunch. Committee reports were given and the announcement…