Atmore News

Christmas events Saturday
News Staff Report Saturday, December 14, promises to be a busy day. Toyz for Kidz The LA Bikers 19th Annual Toyz for Kidz Ride is Saturday, December 14. Registration is from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., at David’s Catfish. The ride leaves David’s at 10, rain or shine, and ends at PWC building, 106 East Avenue, Atmore. There is no charge to participate and any donations are appreciated. Lunch will…
McCorvey to be inducted into ASHF
News Staff Report Former University of Alabama offensive coordinator and receivers coach Woodrow “Woody” McCorvey is one of eight individuals selected for induction into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. McCorvey, who has since 2008 served as associate athletics director for football administration at Clemson University, was born in Grove Hill but moved to Atmore with his family at age 5 when his father, Woodrow McCorvey Sr., was hired as…
Reynolds elected commission chairman
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore attorney Karean Reynolds, elected a year ago to the District 5 seat on the Escambia County (Ala.) Commission, was chosen by his commission peers as the panel’s next chair. The selection came during the commission’s Monday, December 9, meeting. Reynolds, who will replace District 2 Commissioner Raymond Wiggins as the body’s presiding officer, will officially become chairman on January 21. He said the…
ACF opens new grant cycle
Special to Atmore News The Advisory Committee of the Atmore Community Foundation announces the opening of its second competitive grant cycle for local nonprofits that are addressing the needs of the Atmore community and striving to improve the quality of life of residents. The invitation to submit applications will be made available on December 11, 2019 and the deadline to apply is January 16, 2020. Nonprofits interested in applying for…