Month: August 2024

Atmore News

Lions attend conference in Montgomery
Special to Atmore News Three members from the Atmore Lions Club attended the Multiple District Lions Leadership Conference at Faulkner University in Montgomery on Saturday, August 3.Representing Atmore was Atmore Lions Club president Joyce Petty, and members Bub Gideons and Nancy Karrick.The three attended meetings about Lions Club International Fund, Alabama Lions Sight, Membership, Leo Clubs, Public Relations, Successful Projects, and training for new officers.One interesting event is coming up…
by Atmore News access_time1 month ago
Ribbon cutting
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Sister’s Downtown, Thursday, August 1. Chamber board members and Ambassadors, friends and family joined the owners and employees for the occasion. Shown are, from left, Ben Odom, Dawn Hollingsworth, Ana Chesley Robinson, Ridge Odom, Jodi James, Cathy Robinson, Gray Odom (front), Hope Lassiter, George Brown, Jean Hicks, Sherry Fayard, Darrell Hicks, Cade Leachman, Cindy Dortch, Jackson Dortch, Eli McElhaney,…
by Atmore News access_time1 month ago
Getting ready for the new school year
By SHERRY DIGMONNew Publisher Before the students darkened the door on the first day of school, administrators, teachers, and staff spent countless hours getting ready for the school year. They’ve had professional development and staff meetings, teacher workdays and open houses. And as of yesterday, August 6, the new school began.Following are some photos leading up to the beginning of school. Teachers and staff were on hand Thursday, August 1,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time1 month ago
Obituaries, week of August 7, 2024
Lois Montel Mrs. Lois Montel, age 81, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024 in Atmore, Ala. She resided in Montgomery, Ala. for many years and in Atmore the past fifteen years. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church. She enjoyed her family, especially grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was self-appointed “Mayor” of The Meadows and enjoyed interacting with the residents. She loved gospel music and was a big “Alabama Football…
by Atmore News access_time1 month ago