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Honoring first responders
For the 13th year, the congregation of Trinity Episcopal Church will host Blue Mass to remember those who perished September 11, 2001, in the attack on America. Trinity’s service honors first responders in this area, and all are invited to attend and be recognized. Lunch will be served following the service. The service will be this Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 10 a.m. The church is located at 203 S.…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Northview comes up short in slugfest with rival Flomaton
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Northview High’s Chiefs came out on the short end of a 34-26 score in a wild and woolly, back and forth, state-line rival contest against Flomaton High’s Hurricanes last Friday, August 30, on Flomaton’s home turf. The defending Alabama Class 3A state champion Hurricanes wasted no time reaching the end zone during the first quarter and put up an early 7-0 lead. The Chiefs responded…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Celebrating Alabama’s workers
Labor Day is a wonderful time to celebrate Alabama’s exceptional working men and women. From Tennessee River Valley engineers to Black Belt farmers and Gulf Coast shipbuilders, our workers are powering an economic boom that has reduced unemployment and raised wages. President Trump and his commitment towards prioritizing and empowering American workers continue to pay dividends in our state. Commonsense pro-growth strategies like slashing unnecessary regulations and reducing taxes are…
by Submitted Article access_time6 years ago
Man paid for car with bogus bills
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer An Atmore man was arrested August 20, two months and a day after he allegedly switched genuine money for counterfeit money while purchasing a used car from a Florida man. Escambia County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office investigators worked on the case for two months before locating Matthew Cody Blair, 28, of a Williams Lane address, and taking him into custody. According to the Escambia County…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Alabama Power’s upgrades project continues
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer An upgrade of the Alabama Power Company poles and wiring along Atmore streets, a project that began late in 2018, has exceeded its halfway point but is still several months away from completion. “We are making upgrades to our electrical system in Atmore,” said Beth Thomas, External Affairs Manager for the utility company’s Mobile region. “We are replacing some of our older equipment —…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago