Atmore News

Swimming, diving lessons at Tom Byrne Park
Registration for the third session of swimming and diving lessons began Monday, July 11, at the Tom Byrne Park pool. Lessons will be July 18 – August 5 with classes at 9, 10 and 11. These classes will meet Monday – Friday for one hour each.Director Betty Warren said, with regret, there will be no evening classes due to a lack of swimming teachers. Lessons cannot be held with needed…
Recognition and extra precautions are needed to prevent heat illnesses
Special to Atmore News With heat indices rising into triple digits, the Alabama Department of Public Health advises the public to be alert to the warning signs of heat illnesses. Heat-related illnesses occur when the body is exposed to high temperatures. The incidence of these illnesses rises expectedly during warm weather periods, and anyone exposed to high temperatures or extreme heat can experience symptoms when the body’s temperature control system…
People in the news
Patty Helton Davis PHD Realty owner / broker Patty Helton Davis is featured in Mobile Bay Real Producers, July 2022 magazine. The article is by Dave Danielson with photos by James Avera, Avera Design.The article about Patty is titled Faith & Purpose and begins with Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to…
Escambia County schools continue free and reduced meals
Special to Atmore News Escambia County Board of Education announced last week its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. For School Year 2022, Escambia County Board of Education will continue participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for School Year 2022- 2023. No further action is required of you. This USDA provision allows your child(ren)…