Atmore News

Ribbon cutting
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Treasured Cosmetic, Wednesday, July 21. Chamber representatives and Ambassadors, friends and family joined the owners and employees for the occasion. Shown are, from left,Grayson James, Jy’Keria Wilson, Jamison Janes, Stephanie Barnes, Hunter Smith (back), Tyesha Riley, Treasure Riley, Zahria McCants, Noah Graham, Darron Nichols and Brandy Giger.
Henley, Turner attend Boys State
Nate Turner, left, and Charlie Henley Special to Atmore News Atmore residents Charlie Henley and Nate Turner were delegates at the Eighty-Fourth American Legion Boys State July 11 through July 17 at the University of Alabama.Charlie was involved in the City Official interest group. He fulfilled his responsibilities as an active citizen of Boys State by serving as City Clerk for his city of Weeks. During his term, he learned…
Escambia County Health Care Authority announces new ambulance service contracts
The Escambia County Health Care Authority (ECHCA) announced today (July 23) it has reached agreement with Medstar to provide comprehensive 24/7 ground ambulance coverage for the greater Atmore market. While they have recently been working with ASAP EMS, ECHCA has chosen to expand its existing relationship with Medstar to include the Atmore market. The ECHCA thanks ASAP for their service to the community and looks forward to working with them…
Obituaries, week of July 28, 2021
Jack Claud Myles, Sr. Myles Mr. Jack Claud Myles, Sr., age 93, of Spanish Fort, Ala., passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at his home. He was born in Little River, Ala. to the late Edward King Myles, Sr., and Lula Jack Myles. He was a 1946 Graduate of Baldwin County High School. He worked for Alcoa Aluminum in Mobile, Ala. and retired after thirty-six years. He joined with spouse…
Energy assistance available
Special to Atmore News If you live in Alabama and are low-income, age 60 or older and/or disabled, programs are available to help pay utilities and improve the energy efficiency of your home. Utility assistance * Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a federal effort to help millions of vulnerable Americans pay energy bills. The program is funded by Congress to assist families near or below the poverty level. In…