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The littlest volunteer
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer When this edition of Atmore News is published, Kayelyn Thomas will be back home in North Carolina. She left Sunday, August 12. Kayelyn has been in Atmore visiting her grandmother (Nana) Lillian Forney since early July. It’s not unusual for a youngster to spend time with a grandparent during the summer break. What is unusual about this summer visit is the impact Kayelyn had…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Waging war on drugs
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer When you’re engaged in a war against drugs, you examine various avenues that might offer assistance. That’s what Judge Jeff White did last week when he invited representatives with the Drug Education Council (DEC) to attend a meeting in Brewton to determine if the Mobile-based agency could assist Escambia County. Representatives from the county’s adult criminal drug court, Children’s Policy Council, Juvenile Probation Office,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Mural dedicated
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer For weeks, residents and passersby have been watching the progress on the Chamber mural on Ridgeley Street. Then came the dedication Friday afternoon, August 10. An earlier rain shower, threatening skies and occasional sprinkles may have kept some folks away, but the weather didn’t dampen the festive atmosphere. “The rain may have dampened the streets a bit and lessened the crowd but it certainly…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Stewart seeks District 3 seat
The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. Scottie Stewart is running for County Commissioner in District 3. He is a life long resident and graduated from Flomaton High School. His wife of 23 years, Alice Nolin Stewart, is a native of Flomaton. They have four children: Dawson, Reagan, Brody and Finn. Scottie is an active member of Liberty Baptist Church in the Pineview Community. His faith is important to…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago