Day: February 16, 2022

Natalie Coates (front row, fourth from left) was joined by family members, friends and Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce officials and members during the February 8 ribbon cutting for Release, a grief counseling service that opened here recently. The ceremony was held at the Chamber office.

The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for January are, from left, first row, Cory Webb, Ja’Maria Black, Alayna Bell, Dakayla Kidd, Kayden Tucker, Ty’Quaiz George, Jesus Montalvo, King Thomas; middle, Jakaylia Forney, Gabrielle Thames, Brianna Leatherwood, James Wilson, Jr., Omari Webb, Kaylor Gibson, Tamarian Webb, Kayden Mobley; back, Braelyn Smith, Brayleigh Staples, Morgan Rodgers, Kenedi Stallworth, Nyasia Moton, Kamden Dawson, Ma’Kayla Jones. Not pictured are Jadyn Flowers and A’dajah…

Lucille Swift was crowned Valentine Queen of the Day at the Summit assisted living facility Monday, February 14. A number of fellow church members and other friends came by to congratulate her. Mayor Jim Staff crowned her, and her pastor, Rev. Kevin Garrett, presented her with a bouquet of roses.

James McNeil poses with his Lifetime Achievement Award By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Local businessman James McNeil has never really asked for any recognition in exchange for the things he does to help make life better for residents of Atmore and the small, mostly rural communities that surround it. But people have apparently taken notice.McNeil was honored recently by Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce with the organization’s 2021 Lifetime Achievement…