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Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers There have been quite a few political happenings in the Heart of Dixie during October. Birmingham has elected a new mayor. Thirty-six-year-old Randall Woodfin defeated two-term mayor William Bell. I never got to know Bell that well; however, the few times I visited with him he seemed to be an affable fellow. He surely looked like a mayor. His distinguished demeanor and exquisite diction and appearance gave…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
WSD is Saturday
It’s time. Williams Station Day is this Saturday, October 28. Once again, Atmore will be known for a day as Williams Station, as proclaimed by Mayor Jim Staff that morning, and citizens and visitors will celebrate the city’s heritage. This is the 26th year for the celebration, and while there have been some changes through the years, much has remained the same. Juried and non-juried art still draw artists and…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Reviving a community tradition
To the editor: The Canoe Civic Club is pleased to announce it will host Canoe Community Homecoming on November 18, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. This will be a family friendly, community event that will hopefully become an annual tradition. In the past the Canoe Civic Club has hosted community homecomings that consisted of lots of food and fellowship. Unfortunately, many of the participants of the old homecoming events…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
‘Poppy Month’ proclamation issued – Council OKs resolutions for airport grant, new IDA members
Atmore City Council members approved two resolutions during their October 23 meeting — one in acceptance of the latest in an ongoing series of airport grants, the other to appoint three representatives to a joint industrial authority. Mayor Jim Staff then issued a proclamation in recognition of local veterans. Staff spoke briefly near the end of the meeting about the decision to temporarily close the city’s recycling center (see separate…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
Auction was biggest and best
To the editor: We want to thank everyone who came to the Toyz for Kidz auction. Thanks to all the individuals who donated their time and items, and all the merchants who helped and donated items. We couldn’t have done a good auction without our community. Thanks to all the people who helped with the auction, to the people who donated food and helped ahead of time and that night.…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago