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Thank you
Congressman Jerry Carl Last week, I was humbled to be re-elected to continue serving you for another two years in Congress. Although several races around the country did not turn out as many of us might have hoped, I’m thankful to have received such overwhelming support from voters across Alabama’s First Congressional District, and I look forward to continuing the fight for our values and ensuring your voice is heard…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
Free Thanksgiving dinner planned
The 30th Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner will be available Saturday, November 19, noon until 2:30, at Emmanuel’s Faith Center, 710 E. Ridgeley Street, Atmore. This is free to the public.Drive through and pick up your dinner. All dinners will be carry out. Please pre-order for faster service. Call in your order now to Bishop Wayne and Rhonda Johnson 251-261-9357; or Sandra Gray 251-294-0138; or Gloria Jones 251-253-1818.WHO can receive a meal?…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
EA hosts Veterans Day Program
Michael Parker By PATRICK BYRDNews Staff Writer Preceding Veterans Day, Escambia Academy held their program honoring those who have served in the armed forces and their families. The program, led by EA faculty member Brittany Parker, was open to any veterans in the student body’s families.Crowds stood for the presentation of colors by Elizabeth Madden as Alexis Strength led the student body in the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Local Operation Christmas Child effort enters 9th year
The 2022 local Operation Christmas Child crew, from left, Julia Strack, Dawn Martin, Don Little, Janet Armstrong, Carol Hochstetler, Paige Jordan, and Mary Jane Schrock (who has been part of the local effort for each of the past eight years). By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer This week (November 14-21) is National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse that seeks to demonstrate God’s love in a…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
World’s Toughest Mudder held in Atmore
Kris Rugloski, center, made history by becoming the first female overall champion. At left is competitor Austin Azar who finished 8th in the mens Contender competition. News Staff Report Competitors from across the U.S. and around the world were in Atmore last weekend (Saturday and Sunday, November 12-13) for the World’s Toughest Mudder event.The “extreme endurance experience,” during which participants complete a 5-mile, obstacle-filled loop as many times as possible…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago