Month: January 2022

Proof of vaccination, masks required Stallworth By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher In deference to the pandemic, Lillie Johnson and her fellow members of the Yellow Hat Society did not hold the annual Rosa Parks Breakfast in 2021. However, the group is planning to host the 15th annual service Saturday, February 5, 9 a.m., at Greater Mt. Triumph Missionary Baptist Church. The program is free and open to all 16 years old…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A Flomaton man lost his life, and an Atmore man and three children were seriously injured, in a two-vehicle collision that happened last Wednesday, January 19, in the Wawbeek community.Alabama State Troopers reported that Calvin L. Johnson, 68, was pronounced dead at the scene after the 2004 Honda SUV he was driving collided with a 2003 Toyota pickup driven by Brian T. Grant, 46, of…

Graham News Staff Report The Alabama State Parks Division (ASPD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced that Dave Graham, commander of American Legion Post 90 in Atmore, is the recipient of one of this year’s prestigious Eagle Awards.Graham was included among the honorees for the planning and work behind the newly constructed Old Glory Lookout at Cheaha State Park, where ashes from retired flags are…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) officials announced last week that Atmore would get a piece of the $40 million state funding pie that is being served up for various road and bridge projects across Alabama.According to figures released by the governor’s office, Atmore was awarded $386,000 to improve the intersection of Alabama 21 and Poarch Road East, which will be built…