Atmore News

Youth baseball, softball registration under way
Special to Atmore News Registration is currently under way for youngsters ages 4-12 who plan to participate in the Atmore Cal Ripken Baseball or Atmore Babe Ruth Softball programs this spring and summer.Registration will be held from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day, Monday through Friday, through March 3, at Atmore Public Library, 700 East Church Street.One more Saturday signup session will be held at Atmore City Hall’s auditorium,…
Luttrell receives ACH Lifesaver Award
Special to Atmore News Atmore Community Hospital (ACH) announced recently Jamie Luttrell, Sonographer RDMS, was awarded Atmore Community Hospital’s Lifesaver Award. The Lifesaver Award is presented to employees whose actions prevent a potential life-threatening deterioration in the condition of a patient, visitor, or fellow employee.“Jamie made a potential life-saving catch for one of her patients,” ACH Administrator Brad Lowery said. “Her actions led to a large mass being discovered.”According to…
Shumaker joins ACH Complete Care
Shumaker Special to Atmore News Atmore Community Hospital (ACH) announced Rachael Shumaker, CRNP has been added to their medical staff. She has already begun seeing patients at ACH Complete Care.“Rachael will be joining Dr. Layla Lundquist-Smith at ACH Complete Care. She joins a growing medical office that is focused on providing quality family medicine.” ACH Administrator Brad Lowery said. “Rachael has worked many years with local area hospitals such as…
High school students headed to boot camp
By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News This week, students from Escambia County’s three high schools will be off to boot camp.Don’t worry, they won’t be marching in formation or getting up at 4 a.m.It’s the ACT boot camp, three days of intensive training to help those taking the test improve their scores. It’s the first time Escambia County has embarked on this sort of training. The classes will be divided…