Category: Community

By MARY STANLEYSpecial to Atmore News These are support services for the American Legion, active military, our country and our communities.The primary requirement for membership is eligibility through a military family connection. The proof of this is through a DD214, which is military proof of honorable service and discharge. This is required for both adult and junior members.Relationship is through war connection and close relationship to the service member –…

Yellow Hats met with the storm victim at the Atmore depot to present their donation. By JOSH FRYENews Staff Writer The Yellow Hat Society presented a $300 check to East Brewton tornado victim Angela Spears on Monday, June 28.Angela took cover on her couch inside her mobile home during June 19 tornados spawned by Tropical Storm Claudette. She was thrown out of her front door, 100 yards, into her neighbors’…

Ribbon cuttingThe Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting Monday, June 28, for the city’s new Sanitation Department building. Employees were joined by city council and Chamber officials for the event. Shown are, from left, Mayor Jim Staff, Brandy Giger, Jerome Webster, Eunice Johnson, Terry Rostchild, department manager Calvin Grace, Timothy Raines, Shawn Lassiter, Bradley Woods, Chris Harrison, Brian Burkett, Johnny Green, Emilee Waters, Anna Norton, Noah Graham. By DON…

Pastor Gary Whitley Special to Atmore News Harris Street Apostolic Overcoming Holy Church of God Inc. installed their new pastor, Elder Gary W. Whitley of Columbus, Ga., on Sunday, June 27.Pastor Whitley is a native of Los Angeles, Calif. The only child born to the union of Mr. and Mrs. Norman and Venus Whitley (both deceased). He is the father of three children: Genesis, Ryan and Nicholas; one grandson, Kyng.…

News Staff Report Pensacola Caring Hearts Inc. will sponsor its second food giveaway in Atmore this Thursday, July 1.The grocery distribution is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. at the Farmers Market adjacent to Atmore City Hall, but the strong public response usually begins earlier than its scheduled time.The event is billed as a “free food giveaway for families due to the global pandemic,” although anyone may take advantage of…