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YLA tours Austal USA, Alabama State Port Authority
By KEYAIRA WILSON Special to Atmore News On March 13, 2017, Youth Leadership Atmore held its Business and Industry session. The group visited Austal USA and the Alabama State Port Authority in Mobile, Alabama. The day began at Austal USA where the students were given a presentation regarding the numerous career opportunities available with Austal USA as well as an overview of the ships the company builds for the US…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Crafty scammers target tax filers
Scammers are using new cons this tax season to trick filers into revealing personal and financial information. To protect yourself, the CyberSafe at United States Postal Service team encourages you to watch out for: • Phishing emails and calls. Scammers often impersonate IRS agents by phone or email to obtain your Social Security number or bank information, or to demand tax payments. Be suspicious of official-looking emails with IRS logos.…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
‘Dear Patriot … ‘
Emotional. Smiles and handshakes soon turned to bowed heads and teary eyes. And men’s big hands waved small flags. And everyone applauded as the veterans’ branch of the military was recognized. This was the fourth annual Vietnam Veterans Day program, sponsored by the Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary, held in Atmore. The keynote speaker this year was Judge Jeff White, himself a decorated veteran of Operation Desert Storm and later service…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Concerns over Leader in Me at ACM
Much of the discussion of the Escambia County Board of Education at the regular meeting Thursday, March 23, concerned the proposed consolidation of A.C. Moore Elementary School with Rachel Patterson Elementary and Escambia County Middle schools. Superintendent John Knott said a meeting is planned for Thursday, April 6, 5 p.m., at A.C. Moore. Knott said the proposed plan will be presented and stakeholders will be able to ask questions. Board…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Brown’s ‘footprint’ poured
The Brown Precision manufacturing facility, which will fabricate components for use in the aerospace and medical industries, now has a huge footprint in the red clay of Rivercane Industrial Park. A steady stream of trucks from American Concrete Supply’s Atmore and Flomaton facilities rumbled to and from the site during the wee hours of last Thursday and Friday, dumping more than 1,600 tons of concrete into a pumper to provide…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago