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It’s time to hold Dr. Fauci accountable
Congressman Jerry Carl As our country continues to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, I am reminded of the American resilience that has guided us for the past year. Nevertheless, we must reflect on lessons learned during the pandemic and seek answers to those questions that remain unanswered.Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) became a well-known government official as a member of…
by Submitted Article access_time5 years ago
Carl holds town hall in Atmore
Shown chatting after the program are, from left, Ala. Senator Greg Albritton, Congressman Jerry Carl, and Ala. Representative Alan Baker. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Immigration and government spending were two of the main topics discussed by U.S. Representative Jerry Carl (R-District 1) during a town hall Wednesday, June 2, at Atmore City Hall.Immigration at the border is not what most people think, Carl said. He visited the border a few…
by Sherry Digmon access_time5 years ago
No serious injury when car, welder collide
The Camry burst into flames while airborne By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore woman miraculously escaped serious injury last Thursday night, June 3, when her car slammed into a welding machine that was sitting in the middle of the darkened eastbound lane of U.S. 31.Atmore Police Department reports show that 27-year-old Savannah Baggett was driving her 2020 Toyota Camry eastward into Atmore when she encountered the machine just east…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Input gathered for superintendent search
Talking after the meeting, from left, ECHS teacher Barbara Whatley, Councilwoman Eunice Johnson, Mike Barber News Staff Report About 40 people, including several current and former educators, turned out Monday (June 7) to provide input on the search for a new county school superintendent. John Knott, the current county schools chief, recently announced his retirement.Mike Barber, retired superintendent of Pell City Schools, chaired the meeting, which was held at Escambia…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Off-duty cops patrol local Walmart
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer While Federal Bureau of Investigation agents search for three “persons of interest” in fires at four Gulf Coast Walmart stores – including two in Mobile – company officials are taking steps to prevent another fire from happening.Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks confirmed Monday, June 7, reports that off-duty APD officers have been hired to help keep watch over the local store.“Walmart has hired off-duty officers…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago