Atmore News

Eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots expanded to include for those 18 and older
Special to Atmore News The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has authorized Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna’s COVID-19 boosters for all fully vaccinated U.S. adults, ages 18 and up. This follows emergency use authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for all fully vaccinated American adults.Adults initially vaccinated with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are eligible for a booster dose…
ECMS NJHS inducts 15 new members
The ECMS National Junior Honor Society. Front left is Assistant Superintendent Sandra Reid. Front right is Chapter Advisor Tyler Parker. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Fifteen students were inducted in the Escambia County Middle School National Junior Honor Society Wednesday, November 17. during a pledge and pinning ceremony.Current members talked on the five standards of NJHS – Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character, and Citizenship. New members pledged to uphold these standards.Current members…
Lions welcome two new members
By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club held its last meeting of the month on November 17, in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital.Lion Taylor Lee called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The blessing was given by Walt Butler. Jennifer Sanders and Nancy Martin were welcomed as guests. Lion Bub Gideons introduced Past District Governor Claudia Wigglesworth who…
Shoeboxes on the way
Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child wrapped up here Monday, November 22, as trucks were loaded. Counties in this region are Escambia, 2,721 boxes; Conecuh, 296 boxes; and Monroe, 2,889 boxes – for a total of 5,906. Shown at the truck Monday are, from left, front, Ruth Ann Kulp, Janet Armstrong, Julia Strack, Randy Mancil, Nancie Schad, Marcus Shumack, Jenny Shumack; back, members of the youth group, Amanda Miller, Tyler Miller,…
Memories of the Strand Theater
By SANDY HELTONSpecial to Atmore News Wow … the memories of growing up in Atmore! My Papa John Hale worked for Fountain Prison, Granny (Mittie) worked at Bedsole’s and I was quick to learn she had a charge account! Got into a bit of trouble, but I was always the best dressed at Sunday School. (Granny didn’t ground me … I was the only grandchild. Then!)Our Friday and Saturday nights…