Day: August 23, 2023

Brooke Marsh, left, and Ruth Robinson By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club held its last meeting of August on August 16, in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. Lion President Renee Hardy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. The prayer was delivered by Gregg Akins. Ruth Robinson was introduced as a guest.Following lunch, the business meeting…

Shown are, from left, front, students RobbieGrace Thomas, Rori-Kate McGhee, Demari Barnes, John Reese Booker, Brenten Hasting; back, Michele McClung, Leah Fuqua, Brenda Coker, Riley Stewart, Joe Coker. Special to Atmore News Local farmers Joe and Brenda Coker recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Huxford Elementary School. HES Principal Leah Fuqua said the funds will be used to purchase much needed instructional supplies for…

Ice water and shade trees were among the favorites as the summer sun beat down, however, a few kids braved the heat to take advantage of the activities. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer For the third straight year, blistering August heat kept many people away from the annual Patterson Street Fun Day and plagued those who attended. If things go as planned, that will be less of a problem in…

Boys and Girls State delegates, from left, Michael Morgan, Serenity Mitchell, Jason Alcaniz, Helen Weber, Jackson Haney By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher American Legion Post 90 sponsored 14 areas students at this year’s Boys and Girls State held at Troy University May 28 through June 3. One day during the week, delegates took a day trip to the capital in Montgomery.As is the custom, the Legion held a reception for State…