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New arrivals at the library
Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivals Several patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Ronda Wood: Never Tell by Lisa Gardner – 5 stars Marianne Classen: The Tinderbox by Beverly Lewis – 5 stars Herb Hackman: The 18th Abduction by James Patterson – 5 stars Micaiah Zundel: Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare…
Ruzic completes Advanced Economic Development Program
Special to Atmore News Will Ruzic, executive director of Coastal Gateway Regional Economic Development Alliance, recently completed the Advanced Economic Development Leadership (AEDL) program held in Kansas City, Mo. AEDL is a two-week executive education course developed by four partner universities (The University of Alabama, Clemson University, Texas Christian University and the University of Southern Mississippi). At graduation ceremonies in Kansas City, graduates were awarded the Economic Development Master Practitioner…
Football season, when dreams are paved into reality
As the summer sun heats up, so do the preparations for the upcoming 2019 football season. Local high school students can be found lifting the heavy iron and running drills in preparation for the opening of August practices, but they are not alone. College and NFL teams around the country are making final preparations also in anticipation of the start of football season. Football is more than a game in…
Innerfit Martial Arts group to compete at National Games
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer East Brewton-based Innerfit Martial Arts is now set to compete in the National Games. IMA teaches martial arts to residents of the local area, including Atmore. “We have around five-to-six Atmore residents who commute each week to participate in classes,” owner and instructor Rachel White said. “Students are able to have the opportunity to compete at state and national levels.” After opening in the…