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Bryan congratulates Haaland on nomination to lead Interior Department
Special to Atmore News Poarch Band of Creek Indians Chairwoman Stephanie A. Bryan congratulated Representative Deb Haaland, the first Native American nominated to lead a Department, after President- Elect Biden nominated her to serve as Secretary of the Department of the Interior. The Department of Interior has jurisdiction over a wide variety of government programs, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Bryan released the following quote: “My friend Deb has…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Almost time for Girl Scout cookies
Special to Atmore News Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama is kicking off the 2020-21 Cookie Program with a NEW cookie! Joining the lineup this year is the Toast-Yay!™, a French toast–inspired cookie dipped in icing. Also new this year, consumers will be able to order Girl Scout cookies through the Grubhub app and have them delivered directly to them. Amid challenging world events and a global pandemic this year, Girl…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Thank you
Bradley Bryne U.S. Congressman This is my last weekly report as your Congressman. Serving you in Washington these last seven years has been a great honor and I will be forever grateful for the opportunity you have given me. I never once walked out on the floor of the House of Representatives when I wasn’t in awe that I was there to speak and vote for you. I leave Congress…
by Submitted Article access_time5 years ago
Scammers targeting Atmore residents
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Professional scam artists are apparently focusing on Atmore in their effort to separate individuals from their money and their personal information. Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks said that his agency has received “numerous” complaints from residents who have been approached by fund-seeking fake charities, by bogus state and federal government representatives, and by those who claim to be local or area law enforcement officers.…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Lindsey tapped as CEO for new Atmore peanut facility
Lindsey Special to Atmore News Coastal Growers LLC announced last week that Dirk Lindsey has been hired as chief executive officer of its new shelling facility that is currently under construction in Atmore. Lindsey has 29 years of experience in the peanut industry, with more than 15 of those as a plant manager. He comes to Atmore from Jonesboro, Ark., where he was most recently chief operating officer of Delta…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago