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New wireless carrier coming to Atmore
Officials of a Georgia-based internet service provider announced last week that the company had entered into an agreement that will provide within the next several weeks an alternative outlet for local and area users of electronic data. “We are excited to announce that we have entered into an agreement with West Escambia Utilities for access to their towers so we can provide high-speed internet service to the residents of Atmore,”…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Summer at Tom Byrne Park pool
If school is almost out and summer is fast approaching, it’s time to think about swimming lessons at the Tom Byrne Park pool. Registration for the first session of swimming lessons will be Tuesday, May 30, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Small group lessons will be offered Monday through Friday with each class being 1 hour each day at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Session I will…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Honoring law enforcement
By Congressman Bradley Byrne Last week, we celebrated National Police Week with events in the nation’s capital and in communities right here in Southwest Alabama. These ceremonies served as an opportunity to say “thank you” to those who help keep us safe. During one ceremony in front of the United States Capitol, President Donald Trump proudly proclaimed that “patriotic Americans of all backgrounds truly support and love our police.” The…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Memorial Day
By JOSEPH WALKER VFW Post 7016 Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day. It is a day of commemoration for those who have fallen in action while serving in our nation’s military service. There are many stories that tell of its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns claiming to be its birthplace. Evidence exists that women’s groups in the South were decorating graves of soldiers killed in…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers Well, folks, the field is set for the sprint to fill the open U.S. Senate seat of Jeff Sessions. The primary is less than three months away on August 15. There will probably be a run-off on September 26 and the winner of that GOP run-off will be our Junior Senator from Alabama. In the Heart of Dixie, winning the Republican nomination is tantamount to election. The…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago