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Jones appointed to national board
As president and CEO of United Bank, Bob Jones has for the past quarter-century advised and aided various entities in Lower Alabama and the Gulf region on how to best utilize their financial resources. Now his advice will help shape the revitalization and salvation of distressed communities across the country. Jones was recently appointed by President Donald Trump to a four-year term on the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
A pro-life victory
A few weeks ago, I met a remarkable young boy named Micah. Micah is a five-year-old boy who seems like most any child. He is healthy, smart, and full of life. Most people are shocked when they learn that Micah was born at just 22 weeks. When Micah was born prematurely, he was no bigger than a pack of M&Ms, but his mom said he was “alive and he was…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers Now that the dust has settled from the Republican Senate primary, we can focus on the much-anticipated 2018 elections. Kay Ivey is definitely running for governor. She raised over one million dollars in a few short weeks in August with an exploratory committee. As of the last reporting period, she has raised $1.2 million followed closely by Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, who is at $1.1 million. Ivey…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Welcome to the Welcome Center
The Atmore Historical Society invites all to a Welcome to the Welcome Center open house Thursday, October 19, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the Peavy-Webb building in Heritage Park. The center will be open Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will be manned by historical society volunteers. AHS will now meet on a quarterly basis, and the meeting site will be announced.  
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Honoring ECMS administrators
Principal Debbie Bolden By DANIELLE LOGAN Teacher, sixth grade After a 30- year career in many areas of public education, Ms. Deborah Bolden has come home to Atmore. This choice was a huge gift to our community, as Ms. Bolden took on the challenge of sitting at the helm of Escambia County Middle School as its principal. Since June of 2016 when Bolden took on her new role at ECMS,…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago