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Confederate Flag Day celebrated
A number of reenactors and visitors celebrated Confederate Flag Day Saturday, March 3, at the Confederate Monument in Canoe. The program included the invocation, Posting of the Colors, pledges and salutes, laying of the wreath by Tammy King, dedication address by SW Brigade Commander Tommy Rhodes and Camp 2088 Commander Kevin McKinley, raising of the flags, rifle and cannon salute, closing and singing of “Dixie.” Flags that have flown over…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
National Day of Prayer committee begins work
This year’s National Day of Prayer is May 3. The local committee met Thursday, March 1, to begin planning Atmore’s event. The theme is Pray for America – UNITY, based on Ephesians 4:3: “Making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Committee members are shown, from left, seated, Thelma Powers, Urla Boggan, Jean Johnson, Linda Albritton; standing, Edna Powers, Marie Harris, Dale Ash,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Cindy Lou Who at APL
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, Cindy Lou Who visited the Atmore Public Library Thursday, March 1, to read to the younger patrons during Wee Ones story time. Shown with Cindy Lou Who are Mia Hughes, Naomie Lawson, Harper Lindell, Silas Brown, Hudson Brown, Emmett Brown, Jasper Brown, Briana Matheny, Kendall Harrison, Colton Smarr, Alyssa Sothman.
by Donna Fitzpatrick access_time8 years ago
Lions honored for years of service
The Atmore Lions Club had a special meeting Wednesday, February 21. District Governor of Lions Club International Claudia Wigglesworth, Daleville Lions Club, was on hand to present awards for years of service. This year, the local Lions Club celebrates its 90th year. Robert Maxwell has been a member for 65 of those 90 years. As a note of interest, his son Richard is in the club, and Richard’s son Chapman…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago