Year: 2018

Don Fletcher

Getting ready for Gordon
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Local public safety officials don’t think the Atmore area will be too adversely affected by Tropical Storm Gordon, which was expected to make landfall as a hurricane Tuesday night, September 4, but those same officials are making ready for the worst. “I think our biggest threat is rain,” Atmore Fire Chief Ron Peebles said Tuesday. “City crews started cleaning out storm drains on Monday.…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Community Calendar for the week of August 26, 2018
Cub Scout Pack 275 is having a Roundup for boys in first through fifth grades on Tuesday, September 4, at 6:30 p.m., in First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The roundup is an informational event for potential Cub Scouts and parents. They may register to join the Pack at the roundup.  Women of Distinction’s Annual Cancer Awareness Walk 2018 – “A Walk to the Park” – will be held Saturday,…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Boys, Girls State delegates honored
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer American Legion Post 90 and the Legion Auxiliary hosted a reception for Boys and Girls State delegates Thursday, August 23. Each year, the Legion sponsors six young men and the Auxiliary sponsors three young women to attend the leadership program held at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Students from Escambia Academy, Escambia County High School and Flomaton High School are selected. Students are…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Hi5 Friday at RPES
    By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer The second Hi5 Friday of the school year was held August 24 at Rachel Patterson Elementary School. Atmore firefighters, community and government leaders, business people, Chamber board members, and Chamber Ambassadors joined in to welcome students and faculty to school that morning. The Chamber of Commerce initiative is designed to start the students’ and teachers’ day with positivity and energy. The next…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago