Category: Community

Pepsi Cola Company and South Alabama Vending (SAV) made a donation to Atmore Area Christian Care Ministry (AACCM) Monday, April 27, giving $4,000 worth of 100-calorie-or-less snacks, $500 in Pepsi soft drink products, and 65 fabric masks for use in the ministry’s mission to help area families and children. Shown at the donation are, from left, Shelia Helton, AACCM director; Lauri Hall, AACCM; Dale Ash, Pepsi; Albert Brown, AACCM; Terry…

Special to Atmore News The Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AL-AAP) and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) want to stress to parents and caregivers that, during the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is extremely important to keep children’s vaccines up to date. On April 15, the American Academy of Pediatrics released guidance calling for continuation of well visits for children, especially those under 2 years of…

First responders from left, Josh Dorriety, Thaihee Staples, Gordon Brooks, Zack Stewart, AJ Beachy, Tristan McAnally, Travis Pruitt, Cody Nall, Jesse Boone and Wayne Kelley enjoyed the meal. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Alabama Army National Guard troops, often a strong presence during statewide emergencies, have not yet been called out in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. That being the case, the citizen soldiers decided to help out…

A number of local folks have been sewing face masks for weeks to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. Bub Gideons and Mandie Thompson have been instrumental in distributing masks where needed. Friday, April 17, they provided masks to members of Atmore Citizens for Change to give away on Carver Avenue as vehicles came by. Shown distributing masks are, seated, Lillie Johnson; standing, from left, Jerome Webster, Vasaroy Johnson,…

Some of the ACH lab personnel at Heroes Lunch, from left, Kharina Gorme, Alice Anderson, Aretha Richardson, Angela Kilcrease. Not pictured are Lois Chambless, Lori Goodwin, Judy Howell, Austin Rabon, Kasabria Fields, Monica Brady, Carol Montgomery, Michelle Henderson, Demetra Dailey, Chat Eleogo, Christine Williams, Jody Gunn, Libby Rabago, Denise Moody North Baldwin lab personnel, Christine Williams, Vetta Fowler, Charnalta Williams, Kim Snyder, LaRachel Evans, Michele Henderson, Chat Eleogo, Fumi, Kenetsu.…