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Snakes, snails, puppy dog tails, and pink?
Ben Smith I’ll never forget finding out for the first time that I was going to be a father. My wife, Amy, cried a little, but I was through the roof with excitement. She eventually came around, by the way. I immediately had all of these glorious plans for what our little one could be. I had plans of hunting, fishing, and sports with dad, because I just knew that…
by Submitted Article access_time5 years ago
A timely victory for the right to freely exercise our faith
Bradley Bryne U.S. Congressman On the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling which is a very positive signal for the rights of people of faith to freely exercise that faith. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo had issued a “Cluster Initiative” which used color coded restrictions on large gatherings in certain parts of New York City. These restrictions were challenged in court by the Catholic Diocese…
by Submitted Article access_time5 years ago
Be a safe and courteous hunter this deer season
By VICTORIA DEE Special to Atmore News AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Deer season is in full swing, and with it comes camouflage, bright hunter orange and many excited hunters. Before someone heads out into the woods, they must first know their state’s hunting requirements and laws. Also, while it is one of the most popular winter-time activities in the South, it can also be one of the most dangerous. Hunting…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
County school system adds Mental Health Service Coordinator
Young Special to Atmore News The Escambia County School System has hired Marlo G. Young as its Mental Health Service Coordinator. Young, who has a master’s degree in counseling / psychology from the University of West Alabama, is the first to hold the newly created position. “I’m really excited to be a part of the school district,” Young said. “My role is to work with students, families, teachers, and administrators,…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Paroles denied for local sex offender, woman
Daughtery Diamond By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer A registered sex offender from Escambia County, serving his second stint in prison for violation of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), was denied parole during November 4 hearings by the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. An Escambia County woman who has been in prison for more than a year was also denied parole. Jason Obie Daughtery, who is…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago