Atmore News

Tom Byrne Park Pool information
Swimming and diving lessonsRegistration for the second session of swimming and diving lessons will be held Monday, June 16, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tom Byrne Park Pool. Lessons will be June 23 – July 11 with classes at 10 and 11. These classes will meet Monday – Friday for one hour each. Afternoon lessons will be during the same time frame with classes at 5, 5:30, 6 and 6:30…
Henley in UA’s cooperative program
University of Alabama student Charles Henley of Atmore is participating in UA’s Cooperative Education Program during the summer 2025 semester. Henley is working for Nucor Decatur.In the Cooperative Education Program, students alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time employment. This program offers work related to the academic major or career interests of each student.While in school, students carry regular course schedules. While on co-op, they work with professionals…
4 Atmore students graduate TU
Troy University recently recognized students who completed the requirements for graduation during the Spring Semester and Term 4 of the 2024-2025 academic year.Local students who graduated are Samantha Forkins Claude Hadley Michael Jones Darryl McMillianThe Spring Semester includes graduates from the Troy, Ala., campus. Term 4 graduates include students at Troy’s campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery, Ala., along with teaching sites outside of Alabama and online.
Mushroom growers visit Lions
Sheriah and Ryan Little By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met on June 4 in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. The meeting was called to order by President Lion Joyce Petty who also led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Lion Mike von Keyserling said the blessing.Following lunch, Lion Renee Hardy introduced Ryan and Sheriah Little who own Littlestead Acres and grow organic…
Visit history at Canoe Civic Center
Enjoy a spaghetti supper that evening The mural on the Canoe Civic Center News Staff Report If you’re interested in history – especially history of the Canoe area – you’ll want to mark your calendar for an upcoming event.The Canoe Civic Center will be open for viewing exhibits or discussing history / genealogy Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to noon.Among the items on display will be the old post…