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Bryan appointed to national committee
Formation of Tribal Advisory Committee creates first of its kind in U.S. Bryan Special to Atmore News As part of a focused effort to strengthen relationships between the federal government and tribal nations, U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has appointed Poarch Band of Creek Indians Tribal Chairwoman Stephanie Bryan to a select committee of tribal leaders who will serve as direct advisors to the Department.The newly formed Secretary’s…
Life wins
Congressman Jerry Carl Like many of you, I was thrilled last week to see the Supreme Court’s decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned the terrible Roe v. Wade decision. The Supreme Court decided in this case that “The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe and Casey are overruled; and the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives.”What…
Legion officers installed
News Staff Report American Legion Post 90 held election of officers at the business meeting May 17. Installation of officers was held at the June 21 business meeting.This year’s slate of officers is as follows:Commander: Dave GrahamAdjutant / Finance Officer: Paul ChasonFirst Vice: Billy ElderSecond Vice: Joel MacketyChaplain: Jack WrightVeterans Service Officer: Mike HanksSgt-at-Arms: Mike HanksLegal: Kevin McKinleyHistorian: Post Adjutant vacantAll positions were filled by incumbents.