Special to Atmore News Online child exploitation and sexual abuse are among the most heinous and urgent threats to Atmore’s, and the country’s, children.Because of that, Atmore Police Department (APD) is now offering a PowerPoint presentation designed to increase public awareness of how online predators locate and prey upon impressionable children, and how to react if a child is victimized.To encourage parents and trusted adults to start the conversation with…
At center left, Gage Scott snips the ribbon to officially mark the opening of The Riff Raff Mobile Restaurant, a Brewton-based food truck that is now also operating in Atmore, as his brother, Thomas Scott, looks on. Owners Jon Pence and Crystal Gail Scott (shown in checkered dress and apron) and Tammy Gail Pence, the truck’s chief cook, were joined by Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce officials and Ambassadors, family…
St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church celebrated the Catholic Easter Vigil Saturday, April 19. This service is a solemn liturgy that marks the beginning of Easter Sunday and celebrates Christ’s resurrection. It’s a four-part service that includes the Service of Light, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of Baptism (if applicable), and Liturgy of the Eucharist. The vigil is a time for prayer, reflection, and celebration as Christians gather to anticipate the…
Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church will hold their 17th year Anniversary and Appreciation for Pastor Dr. Michael L. Wilson and Lady Delois Wilson in May. Wednesday, May 14, 7 p.m., Pastor Donny L. Young, Healing Miracle Temple COGIC, Tallahassee, will bring the message. Thursday, May 15, 7 p.m., Pastor Gary Whitley, Harris Street A.O.H., will bring the message. Sunday, May 18, 3 p.m., the service will climax with Pastor Bobby…