Year: 2019

By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Most folks would consider $1,000 worth of toys a nice haul. But the head of a local firefighters group that collected that many toys last Saturday, November 23, pointed out that the total was nowhere near what is usually acquired through donations during the annual holiday project. “It seems to get a little lower every year, but every little bit helps,” said Atmore Fire…

Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met November 20, at the Atmore Community Hospital’s Mayson Auditorium. President Bub Gideons called the meeting to order and led the Pledge. Kevin Garrett gave the blessing. Guests introduced were Kevin Garrett, Dale Ash, and Roz Dorsett. Also in attendance were officers from the newly formed Escambia County High School Leo Club. Videos showing children with cancer at Camp Rap-A-Hope gave members…

Zion Star AME Church hosted the Concerned Citizens of Atmore (CCOA) annual pre-Thanksgiving dinner Saturday, November 23. The Rev. Jean Archie is pastor of Zion Star. Concerned Citizens fed more than 100 elderly, sick and shut-in, and children Saturday. The day started with a praise service to the Lord at 11 a.m. Pastor Wayne Johnson, Emmanuel Faith Center, filmed and recorded footage on the dinner service. The Concerned Citizens of…

By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer While hundreds strolled the sidewalks of downtown Atmore last Thursday to enjoy Music on Main, the several dozen who gathered in a grassy field on the northern rim of Main found just as much enjoyment. Each of the five singers who appeared on the lighted stage brought their own “fan clubs,” or cheering sections, making for a lively 90 minutes of competition. Some sang…

The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Southern Roots Boutique and Bridal Thursday, November 21. Chamber board members, friends and family joined in the celebration. Shown are, from left, Ronna Therrell, Paul Therrell, Ciara Therrell, Baylynn Lehman, Anissa Watson, Shawn Rounsavall, Kelly Cravens, Yolanda Watson, Emilee Waters, AJ Beachy, Tom Tschida, Emily Wilson, Glenda Ziegler.