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McCoy to direct TKAM play
By MIKE QUALLS Special to Atmore News Participants in this year’s production of To Kill a Mockingbird will work with a familiar face. Officials of The Mockingbird Company announced earlier this week that Kathy McCoy, former executive director of the Monroe County Heritage Museum, will direct the play this year. She served as the play’s director for many years before accepting the position of executive director and artistic director of…
Christmas traditions old and new
I was recently asked what my favorite Christmas tradition is and found that a surprisingly hard question to answer. It seems that nearly every moment is a tradition with my family, and that makes it hard to pick just one. From making gumbo Christmas Eve morning to wrapping presents to gathering on Christmas Day, there are so many individual moments that add up to make the season special. This year,…
Lee named Lion of the Year
By NANCY KARRICK Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club held its final meeting of 2018 on December 19 at Atmore Community Hospital. Lion Club President Candace Wooten announced her selection of Taylor Lee as Atmore Lion of the Year for the help and support she has given the president during the year. Recognition was given to Lions who worked on the Lion King float which won first place…
Willing Workers class enjoy Christmas lunch
By NANCY KARRICK Special to Atmore News The Willing Workers Sunday School Class at Brooks Memorial Baptist Church held their Christmas lunch on Thursday, December 6, at the home of Linda and Kenneth Dean. Members enjoyed the delicious meal of chicken salad sandwiches in croissants, Quiche Lorraine, congealed salad, and yummy Red Velvet and Italian Cream cakes. Santa also dropped off some miniature cheesecakes, cookies, and chocolates.
Canoe Study Club holds Christmas party
By PHYLLIS SHIPP Special to Atmore News Members of The Canoe Study Club were invited to the beautifully decorated home of Mrs. Rena Graham, on Friday, December 7, 2018, to celebrate the Christmas Season. As club members gathered, hors d’ oeuvres and a selection of drinks were offered during the social time. Everyone enjoyed visiting and sharing holiday plans prior to being invited into the lovely dining room for a…