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Column’s start addressed pink underwear
By Nina Keenam Editor’s note: We are happy to welcome columnist Nina Keenam to Atmore News. Her column will be a regular feature on our opinion page. This column began one afternoon when I sat down and wrote about turning my husband’s underwear pink. I had unknowingly tossed something pink that faded in my washing machine. I got up the nerve the next day to show the column to The…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
A sweet potato heart
It sits on my desk. This sweet potato in the shape of a heart. There are two things I know about this potato. One is that it’s very unusual. The other is that I’m not sure who brought it to me. Let me back up. One night, I think in a restaurant but I’m not sure, I talked briefly with someone I know and he asked me if I’d ever…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers In March of this year, the Alabama Community College System took a giant leap forward when it brought on a giant in state government and one of Alabama’s preeminent leaders, Jimmy Baker, to be Chancellor. When you have a conversation with Chancellor Baker, he uses words that you do not normally hear in the same sentence, like exciting and community college. He says it is an exciting…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
National Rural Health Care 2017
To the editor: At Atmore Community Hospital, we are proud of the vital role we play in Atmore and surrounding areas. On November 16th, we’ll join hospitals nationwide to celebrate “National Rural Health Day.” It’s a time to recognize the men and women who work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week caring for our community. This year, I hope you will join me in thanking these dedicated hospital…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Honoring our veterans
By Congressman Bradley Byrne On November 11, we will celebrate Veterans Day and honor those who have served our nation. This is a day set aside to share our deep appreciation with all those, from the Battle of Yorktown to the War on Terror, who have fought to keep us safe and to protect the values we hold dear. There is really something remarkable about serving our country. It means…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago