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What America said
Bradley Bryne U.S. Congressman Election Day has come and gone. Despite the fact that multiple national news sites have “called” the presidential election, court cases and recounts are going forward in several states where the margin is less than 1 percent, and we don’t yet “know” who was elected president. By Federal law, all election disputes must be resolved by December 8 and presidential electors must meet and cast their…
by Submitted Article access_time5 years ago
Ribbon cutting
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Neesta’s Holistic Alternatives Friday, November 6. Chamber board members and officers joined business personnel for the occasion. Shown are, from left, front at the ribbon, Erin Crawford, Robbie Crawford, Kaitlyn Hunt; back, Anna Norton, Ruthie Stephens, Erin Hankins, Stephanie Walker, Emilee Waters, David Dobson.
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
‘Angel on earth’ foots bill for groceries, toys
From left, Tyler, and Emily, Lucas pose with the gifts. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Until about a week ago, Katherine “Khaki” Bell might or might not have believed that angels walk the earth. Now she has proof that they do. Katherine, who lives in the Nokomis area, checked her purse before she entered Atmore’s Walmart around 4 p.m. last Thursday, November 5, to make sure she had enough…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Canoe referendum passes by 3-1 margin
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Escambia County voters approved by a more than 3-1 margin the November 3 referendum making Canoe a landmark district, protecting the heritage and history of the community and making annexation by another community more difficult. According to the Alabama Secretary of State Office website, the measure gained the approval of 8,820 voters (just over 79 percent), with 2,475 voting in opposition. “We were very…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Council approves $12M budget
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore City Council members unanimously approved during their Monday, November 9, meeting a $12 million-plus budget for the upcoming fiscal year, a funding package that includes an across-the-board pay increase for all municipal employees. City Clerk Becca Smith reminded council members during a November 4 budget workshop that the figures on the document are not written in stone; the five-member council gave it the…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago