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Alabama Lions Sight eye exams

Alabama Lions Sight will be in Atmore Friday, November 22, at Atmore Community Hospital.Alabama Lions Sight offers a full-dilated eye exam for $20 and glasses ranging from $40 to $60. All insurance is accepted. All ages are welcome.To schedule an appointment, please call or email Patty Davis at patty@phdrealty.com or (251) 294-2057. There are only 15 slots available.Glasses will be mailed to your house within 14-21 business days.Referral opportunity available…

Home invaded!

Vacant Joyner family home ransacked, defiled By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore woman whose unoccupied family home was vandalized and defiled by individuals who also stole two air conditioning units, several taxidermied animals and who knows what else, said the experience has been harrowing for her and her mother.“Our peace of mind was taken, and that’s a terrible feeling,” said Sarah Frances Thompson, who has lived in the house…

Wallace, 2 new BOE members sworn in

From left, Superintendent of Education Dr. Michele Collier, Probate Judge Doug Agerton, school board members Greg Dawkins, Coleman Wallace and Jerry Wilson. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer The highlight of last Friday’s meeting (November 15) of the Escambia County Board of Education was the swearing in of two newly elected members and one incumbent member who ran without opposition. But the BOE also approved the spending of almost $184,000…

52nd Pow Wow set

Special to Atmore News You’re invited to experience the rich culture of the Poarch Creek Indians at their 52nd annual Pow Wow this Thanksgiving, November 28 and 29, in Atmore. This 2-day homecoming event will highlight the Tribe’s rich cultural heritage and is one of its most unique and enduring Thanksgiving traditions.The event is full of family-friendly activities for all ages, including one of the most popular events – dance…

City burn ban, statewide fire advisory lifted

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Recent rainfall, along with the lifting by Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) officials of a statewide fire danger advisory, has prompted the lifting of the burn ban in effect across the city of Atmore.“Yep, I’m lifting the burn ban, effective today [Monday],” said Atmore Fire Chief Ron Peebles, who added that certain provisions of city code must still be followed.“You still can’t burn within 100 feet…