Month: November 2023

Atmore News

Statewide fire alert reinstated
Special to Atmore News A fire alert that was temporarily lifted for the state’s 35 southernmost counties has been reinstated across the state.The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) initially issued the burn restriction on September 22 because of the current drought situation, continued lack of precipitation, and high probability of fuel ignition.Drought conditions have continued through October, historically the state’s driest month, and weather predictions for the upcoming weekend include the…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
PCI and Pride of Atmore invite the community to a free documentary screening
Special to Atmore News The Poarch Band of Creek Indians has partnered with the Pride of Atmore, a local non-profit dedicated to downtown revitalization using the arts, to host a free screening of “The Forgotten Creeks,” an Emmy award-winning documentary that tells the story of the Poarch Creek people through their long and important history.Produced by Jacksonville State University’s Longleaf Studios, the documentary traces how the Tribe has evolved from…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
Vision screenings set November 17 at health department
Special to Atmore News Alabama Lions Sight (ALS) will be providing low-cost vision screenings at the Escambia County Health Department on Friday, November 17.An ALS mobile eye unit, with a board-certified optometrist on board, will be on hand. The unit also contains “the same equipment found in brick-and-mortar offices.”Eye exams are $20 each, and ALS will file insurance claims, if applicable.If a screening indicates that a person might benefit from…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
Board denies parole for Atmore man
Lundy By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore man serving a 20-year sentence for his 2016 conviction on several crimes, was denied parole during recent hearings by the Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles.Sean Paul Lundy was convicted in Escambia County Circuit Court of second-degree domestic violence, second-degree kidnapping, possession of a pistol by a person convicted of a violent crime and an unspecified “Class C felony” from Baldwin County.He…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago
Magnolia Memory Care
Staff, management and residents of Atmore Nursing Center (ANC), along with Crowne Health Care (CHC) officials and members of the general public, celebrated on October 26 the formal ribbon cutting for ANC’s Magnolia Memory Care Center (MMCC), which was put into service late last year. Finger foods, snacks and lemonade were served in ANC’s dining hall prior to the ribbon cutting, and tours of the unit were offered. Shown from…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago