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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King
Young By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Last year, the annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade and program were scaled down a bit as the country was coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic. Next week, however, organizers expect the homage to the civil rights icon to be back in full force.Martin Luther King Day is Monday, January 16, and Concerned Citizens of Atmore invite all to participate or be spectators in the…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 years ago
Meth found in dazed, confused motel guest’s room
Sanders By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore police arrested a Georgia man on a felony drug possession charge after officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a local motel to find the man in a state of drug-induced confusion.Police reports show that the incident occurred January 4, around 3:50 a.m., at Southland Motel on U.S. 31 (East Nashville Avenue).When APD units arrived on the scene, they encountered Jason…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Chamber Foundation donates to EA
The Chamber Foundation recently donated $500 to the Escambia Academy basketball team and $500 to the EA fishing team. Shown at the presentation are, from left, Anna Ellis, Chamber executive director; Cassidy Murphy, EA athletic director; David Dobson and Candace Wooten with the Chamber Foundation. The Foundation is donating to local schools in response to the schools’ needs.
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
New surgeon joins ACH
Saunders Special to Atmore News Atmore Community Hospital (ACH) announced Monday, January 9, that Marc Saunders, D.O., FACS has joined the hospital as a general surgeon.Dr. Saunders began January 2 and will hold daily clinic at ACH Specialty Care. Dr. Saunders will also be coordinating surgeries with the hospital surgery department.“We have been working for some time to bring a staff surgeon to Atmore Community Hospital,” ACH Administrator Brad Lowery…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
House Republicans are fulfilling the commitment to America
Congressman Jerry Carl Last year, House Republicans campaigned on our Commitment to America, which is our promise to the American people that we will fight for a nation that’s secure, an economy that’s strong, a future that’s built on freedom, and a government that’s accountable. I’m excited to say, we are already delivering on several of these promises this week.This week, House Republicans are working on several bills to address…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago