Day: May 19, 2021

The Atmore Public Library’s summer reading program kicks off Friday, June 4. This year’s theme is Tails & Tales.Programs will be held every Friday in June at 10 a.m., and all will be held outside.June 4 – Portable Petting ZooJune 11 – Poodle ShowJune 18 – Wild West Rope ShowJune 25 – Juggle Class (must pre-register) and awards program

Members of the Yellow Hat Society met for their monthly luncheon recently. The event was even more special because “a spiritual lady” in the community donated new shirts to the group to show her appreciation for the Society’s kindness and goodwill. Shown are, from left, Teresa Dees, Vasaroy Johnson, Janice Reynolds, Vonda Bynum, Lillie Johnson, Ruthie Adams and Ann Lawrence. Not pictured are Shelia Johnson-Williams, Paulette Johnson, Bub Gideons, Tonyaneka…

The University of West Alabama held spring commencement exercises Saturday, May 8, in Tiger Stadium, with President Ken Tucker conferring degrees. The nearly 700 students in the graduating class represent some 25 states across the U.S. and abroad.Among the graduates are two from Atmore:*Sharon Murphy Bachelor of Science, Psychology Andrew Sasser, Bachelor of Science, Integrated Marketing Communications

Participants in the Walk. Organizer Marlo Young is at front right. Rev. Donzell Young is to her right. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher “Stop the stigma!” was the chant as participants in the Mental Health Awareness Walk held Saturday in Atmore left the former YMCA building and made their way to Tom Byrne Park.The walk was organized by Marlo Young, M.S., Mental Health Service Coordinator, Escambia County School System, to raise…