Atmore News

Who’s News?
New feature focuses on ‘everyday’ happenings By Atmore News Staff Note: “Who’s News” is a new feature dedicated to the everyday events that happen within the community — from out-of-town visitors to out-of-town visits or trips; from newborns to wedding anniversaries, to birthdays, birthday parties and other celebrations. To have your item included, please email to don@atmorenews.com. Deadline for each week’s column is 5 p.m. on the Friday preceding publication.…
Chamber Foundation donates to EA
The Chamber Foundation recently donated $500 to the Escambia Academy basketball team and $500 to the EA fishing team. Shown at the presentation are, from left, Anna Ellis, Chamber executive director; Cassidy Murphy, EA athletic director; David Dobson and Candace Wooten with the Chamber Foundation. The Foundation is donating to local schools in response to the schools’ needs.
New surgeon joins ACH
Saunders Special to Atmore News Atmore Community Hospital (ACH) announced Monday, January 9, that Marc Saunders, D.O., FACS has joined the hospital as a general surgeon.Dr. Saunders began January 2 and will hold daily clinic at ACH Specialty Care. Dr. Saunders will also be coordinating surgeries with the hospital surgery department.“We have been working for some time to bring a staff surgeon to Atmore Community Hospital,” ACH Administrator Brad Lowery…
TU announces Fall Provost’s List
Troy University announces students who have been named to the Provost’s List for the Fall Semester and Term 2 of the 2022-2023 academic year.Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who have a grade point average of at least 3.65 qualify for the Provost’s List. The Fall Semester includes students at the Troy, Ala., campus. Term 2 includes students at Troy’s campuses in Dothan,…
ACF 2022-2023 grant cycle is open
Special to Atmore News For 2022-2023, the Atmore Community Foundation will accept proposals from organizations that address the needs of the Atmore community and strive to improve the quality of life of Atmore residents, including but not limited to the following areas: Arts & Culture, Community / Economic Development, Education, Environment / Beautification, Health & Wellness, Human Services, Recreation, Technology, &/or Youth.Application guidelinesEligibility: Applicant organizations must be recognized by the…