Month: November 2024

Special to Atmore News With the worsening drought conditions and no significant accumulation of rain in the long-range forecast, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has now placed all counties across the state under a Fire Danger Advisory.AFC officials said the advisory, which went into effect last Friday, will remain in place until enough precipitation is received to improve drought impacts. AFC’s initial advisory covered only Escambia and 21 other counties.A…

The J.F. Shields High School 2024 Homecoming Court has a local tie this year. Shown is the court, ZyEryian Smith, left, Miss J.F. Shields; and Tatum Wilkerson, right, HomecomingPrincess. Tatum is related to the Lillie Johnson and the late Yvonne Grissett families in Atmore. J.F. Shields High School is located in Beatrice, Ala.

The Railway Arts Guild is auditioning for their annual production of “The Polar Express,” Sunday, November 10, 2 p.m., in Atmore City Hall.They are looking for children and adults of all experience levels for acting, singing, and/or dance roles. This is an excellent opportunity for new performers to test the waters of doing a play, as this production’s rehearsal process requires less time commitment than a full-length play. All auditioners…