Year: 2020

First National Bank & Trust made a donation to Ernie Digmon, shown, to help with his weekly feeding program for kids which he started in April. With help from volunteers who pack and distribute lunches, Digmon serves as many as 300 meals every Friday at the Farmers Market next to city hall.

The caravan assembled Friday afternoon, May 1, a little before 4, then headed to Ridgeley Street to celebrate Voncile Stallworth’s birthday with a drive-by party. Her birthday had already passed so it was a belated celebration. She and others with her in her front yard practiced social distancing and wore their masks.

Betty Houck celebrated her birthday Friday, May 1. Her husband Larry and their daughter Bridgette arranged for a surprise drive-by birthday party for her at 10 that morning. Everyone met at First Presbyterian Church and made their way to the Houck home on Rollins Place.

Christina Lane of Atmore graduated from Troy University during Term 3 of the 2019/2020 academic year. Lane graduated with the Bachelor of Science degree while attending Troy Online. Term 3 includes students at Troy’s campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery, Ala., along with teaching sites outside of Alabama and online.

Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivals Several patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Milton Adams: Treason by Stuart Woods – 5 stars Freddie Miller: In the Lion’s Den by Barbara Taylor Bradford – 4 stars Martha Staff: Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano – 3 stars Theresa Lambeth: Hindsight by Iris Johansen –…