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Upcoming events
Mark your calendar for the community events coming up in the next several weeks. Music on Main, November 18, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.Christmas Window and Storefront Decorating Contest begins November 18Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt begins on Small Business Saturday, November 27Jingle Bell Walk, December 2, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., downtown Atmore business districtSanta in the Park, December 2, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., First National Bank…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Keeping the grill hot
From left, AJ Beachy, a lieutenant with the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department, gives the chicken a turn during WHVFD’s 52nd annual fish fry fundraiser last Saturday, November 13. Gerry Steege waits at right with a platter to hustle the grilled fowl to the serving line. Nearly 900 people bought $10 lunch plates of the 1,000 plates prepared, leaving enough to feed firefighters, sheriff’s deputies and other volunteers.
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
New arrivals at the library
Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivalsSeveral patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Linda Ellison: Forgotten in Death by J.D. Robb – 5 stars Linda Ellison: High Stakes by Iris Johansen – 5 stars Glenda Fields: Lowcountry Boughs of Holly by Susan Boyer – 5 stars Shelia Trawick: Matched and Married by Kathleen…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Walker retires from Navy
Special to Atmore News On 30 July, Melissa Walker retired from the Department of the Navy with over 31 years of Federal service. Walker is a native of Atmore and a graduate of Escambia County High School.She began her career with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), as a bank examiner. She assessed financial institutions large and small to ensure they were operating in a safe and sound manner, to…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago