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ACF 2022-2023 grant cycle is open
Special to Atmore News For 2022-2023, the Atmore Community Foundation will accept proposals from organizations that address the needs of the Atmore community and strive to improve the quality of life of Atmore residents, including but not limited to the following areas: Arts & Culture, Community / Economic Development, Education, Environment / Beautification, Health & Wellness, Human Services, Recreation, Technology, &/or Youth.Application guidelinesEligibility: Applicant organizations must be recognized by the…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Hawthorne presents program at Lions, inducted into club
From left, Vice President Lion Kevin Garrett, new member Lion Willie Hawthorne, Lion Patty Davis By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club held its first meeting of 2023 in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital. Vice President Lion Kevin Garrett presided in the absence of the president, Chuck Brooks. Lion Patty Davis gave the blessing and Lion Kevin led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.Sixteen…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
First baby
The first baby born in Escambia County in 2023 is Brynnleigh Rose Capers, born Jan. 1, at 10:35 a.m., at D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital in Brewton. She weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz., and was 19 inches long. She is the daughter of Kyrstin Hammac and Billy Capers, both of Flomaton. Maternal grandparent is Lindsey Shults, Brewton, and paternal grandparents are Billy and Angela Capers, Flomaton.
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Firefighters battle warehouse blaze at Tiger-Sul
Westbound traffic on U.S. 31 was at 10:15 a.m. today (Friday, Jan. 6) still being diverted onto Industrial Drive as a fire continued to ravage a Tiger-Sul warehouse facility and threaten several sulfur-laden rail cars. A thick, black, sulfur-laced cloud hovered over the fertilizer production facility, just off U.S. 31 and across from Atmore Country Club, as Atmore Fire Chief Ron Peebles and emergency personnel hurried to employ fire hydrants.…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago