Atmore News

Congress is demanding answers on China’s spy balloon
Congressman Jerry Carl Two weeks ago on Tuesday, January 31, President Biden was briefed on the existence of a Chinese spy balloon but made the choice not to shoot it down, even though he had confirmation it was being used to spy on Americans. The following Thursday, officials acknowledged the Chinese spy balloon had been seen flying over Montana near a nuclear reactor site and several sensitive military locations. At…
Youth baseball, softball registration under way
Special to Atmore News Registration is currently under way for youngsters ages 4-12 who plan to participate in the Atmore Cal Ripken Baseball or Atmore Babe Ruth Softball programs this spring and summer.Registration will be held from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day, Monday through Friday, through March 3, at Atmore Public Library, 700 East Church Street.One more Saturday signup session will be held at Atmore City Hall’s auditorium,…
Luttrell receives ACH Lifesaver Award
Special to Atmore News Atmore Community Hospital (ACH) announced recently Jamie Luttrell, Sonographer RDMS, was awarded Atmore Community Hospital’s Lifesaver Award. The Lifesaver Award is presented to employees whose actions prevent a potential life-threatening deterioration in the condition of a patient, visitor, or fellow employee.“Jamie made a potential life-saving catch for one of her patients,” ACH Administrator Brad Lowery said. “Her actions led to a large mass being discovered.”According to…
Shumaker joins ACH Complete Care
Shumaker Special to Atmore News Atmore Community Hospital (ACH) announced Rachael Shumaker, CRNP has been added to their medical staff. She has already begun seeing patients at ACH Complete Care.“Rachael will be joining Dr. Layla Lundquist-Smith at ACH Complete Care. She joins a growing medical office that is focused on providing quality family medicine.” ACH Administrator Brad Lowery said. “Rachael has worked many years with local area hospitals such as…