Don Fletcher

Autism Awareness Walk continues to meet its mission
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore City Councilwoman Eunice Johnson decided four years ago to observe National Autism Acceptance Month with a banquet and a special walk, both designed to raise awareness of children and adults on the autism spectrum and to educate parents and the general public of the services available to those who suffer from the development disorder.The special events are apparently working. About 50 people participated Saturday…
Council approves mental health, Easter events
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore City Council members swept through a light agenda during their Monday, April 14, meeting, approving the use of city parks for two upcoming events and issuing two proclamations.Four council members (District 5’s Chris Harrison was unable to attend) approved the use of Heritage Park and the area around Atmore Splash Pad by Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce for the Chamber’s Bunny Hop Color Run,…
Reid State students honored as part of 2025 All-Alabama Academic Team
Middleton Watson Reid State students Darrian Middleton and Tristan Watson were among fewer than 50 students recognized as the 2025 All-Alabama Academic Team. They were honored Friday, April 11, during the Alabama Community College System’s (ACCS) All-Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program in Birmingham.Darrian Middleton and Tristan Watson, both members of Reid State’s Beta Nu Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, will each receive a $1,000 scholarship for…
Legion honors Presley
Rodger Presley, left, receives the Certificate from Dave Graham By PAUL CHASON Special to Atmore News The members of Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 had a new experience in March, we held our first meeting external to our old Post Facility. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the great food at David’s Catfish while we fellowshipped and held our monthly business meeting. It was less formal but just as informative. We…