Atmore News

Sexton Albritton Blanchard Burdette By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Several Republicans made a last stop in this area Monday evening, May 16, at the Escambia County Republican Party meeting in Brewton. About 60 people attended.Among the speakers were Stephen Sexton and incumbent Greg Albritton, both candidates for Alabama Senate District 22, and Lindy Blanchard and Lew Burdette, both challenging incumbent Kay Ivey for the governor’s seat.Each candidate was given eight minutes…

The Atmore Public Library’s Summer Reading Program will begin in a couple of weeks.Plan to have your child or children at the library every Friday in June at 10 a.m.Following is the summer schedule:June 3 – Michelle’s Magical PoodlesJune 10 – Turtle PointJune 17 – Gary Goodwin’s HorsesJune 24 – Yarbrough’s ReptilesPlease note: The library is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from June 3 to June 10 in the library…

Market in the Park will be held four Saturdays beginning in June.Dates are June 11, June 25, July 9 and July 23.Market in the Park is held at Heritage Park and begins at 7 a.m.It’s a great time to purchase seasonal vegetables and produce, but you may find some other items you’d like to purchase as well.Market in the Park is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.

Return of popular pageant gives residents, staff a much-needed lift From left, the contestants: Jody Carter, Ms. ANC Ola Haughton, Patricia Amon, Jena Capps were all smiles after the pageant. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer For the past two-plus years, as the COVID pandemic raged through similar facilities across the state and nation, residents and staff members of Atmore Nursing Center have had little to be happy about. That changed…