Cooling off
Kids (and adults) in the area were sure glad when the city pools and the splash pad reopened a couple of weeks ago. As with all public places, CDC guidelines are still recommended.
Drive-by birthday
Donna Stewart was treated to a drive-by birthday celebration Monday, June 8. As she sat on her front porch, she waved as well-wishers drove in front of her home on Fridge Drive.
Scam artists fishing for stimulus checks
Special to Atmore News According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the distribution of COVID-19 economic stimulus checks to Americans has given rise to unprecedented online scams. The most recent numbers available show that the FTC has received 18,235 reports of fraud costing victims $13.44 million; Google reported it is blocking 18 million scam emails every single day; and 150,000 fraudulent stimulus check sites have already been launched. SocialCatfish.com today…
Lee, Spruill graduate from UA
The University of Alabama awarded some 6,326 degrees this spring. Two Atmore residents were among the graduates. Dy’Qwan Lee received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration. Mikayla Spruill received a Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences. The recent change to remote learning during this unprecedented time affected the University’s plans for traditional commencement activities. However, commencement is a milestone, and the University wants graduates to have…
Cal Ripken League play set to begin in Sept.
Special to Atmore News Murray Johnson, director of Atmore’s Cal Ripken Baseball League, issued the following statement Monday, June 8: “Due to the ongoing COVID-19 threat to the safety of all who would be participating in the Atmore Cal Ripken Baseball League, we will resume the 2020 season the first week of September for all ages, 4 through 12. “All players who have paid fees for 2020 will have fees…