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Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers The premier issue of this year’s legislative session will be whether to borrow a massive amount of money to build new prisons in the state. This initiative appears to be our lame duck Governor Robert Bentley’s primary agenda. Last year Bentley proposed an $800 million bond issue for new prisons. He has come forward with a similar proposal this year. His plan would close all existing prisons…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Taking down the Big Top
By Harvey H. (“Hardy”) Jackson Back in 1871, Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circuses joined to create “The Greatest Show on Earth.” The other day the company announced that it was closing. One bit of my childhood, gone in the blink of an eye. As usual, I exaggerate. In truth, for me the golden era of circuses ended long ago. Like many of you, I grew up with traveling…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Plethora of pancakes
There may have been a record number of folks who came out for Trinity Episcopal Church’s Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, February 28. Good food – plenty of pancakes and sausage – and good fellowship made for a great evening. Shown are, from left, cooks Floyd Adams and Carl Madison, and Bob Coleman. All are part of the Men of Trinity which hosts the supper each year.
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Y’s first powerlifting event a success
Atmore Area YMCA held its first powerlifting fundraiser on Saturday, February 25. Thirteen individuals competed in several weight classes, with two high school students taking part. The competitors hefted more than five tons of steel during the event, proceeds from which went to help fund various Y programs. Some notes from the competition: * Total weight lifted by all competitors (MAX lift in each event): 10,495 pounds. * The only…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Pond workshop set
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is holding a seminar on recreational pond management later this month. The subject matter will vary from water quality and fertilization to stocking and vegetation management considerations. The seminar will be held Tuesday, March 21, 6 p.m., at the Extension building, 175 Ag-Science Drive, Suite D, Brewton. Please note: There is no cost to attend the seminar but registration is required. To register, please contact…
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