Atmore News

Main Street Atmore projects recognized at Main Street Alabama conference
Main Street Atmore Hero awarded to First National Bank, from left, Paul Oberkirch with FNB&T, Sheilo Faircloth, Liz Brewer with FNB&T, Niki Bryan Excellence in Business Development awarded to Atmore Microloan Fund, Niki Bryan, Alex Jones with United Bank, Sheilo Faircloth Excellence in Planning & Public Spaces awarded to City of Atmore Box Car Project, Mayor Jim Staff, Niki Bryan Special to Atmore News Main Street Alabama celebrated local program…
Urgent Care open house is Monday
News Staff Report Escambia County Healthcare Authority officials will celebrate the grand opening of the Atmore Urgent Care facility at 10 a.m. next Monday, August 29.After a closed ceremony that includes brief opening remarks from ACHCA leaders and an official ribbon-cutting, the public will be invited to tour the facility from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.The new medical facility, which cost roughly $5.5 million to build, will begin seeing patients…
Fun Day is Saturday
News Staff Report Atmore District 3 City Councilwoman Eunice Johnson, Atmore Police Department, Atmore Fire Department and Escambia County Sheriff’s Office will present the 2nd annual Patterson Street Fun Day this Saturday, August 27.The free event, designed for the community’s youngsters, will begin at 10 a.m. and last until noon.It includes food, drinks, giveaways, bouncy houses and more. Katrina Brown is the guest speaker, and the public is invited.
Poll workers needed
News Staff Report Escambia County election officials are looking for individuals to serve as poll workers at Atmore City Hall, Atmore Public Library and the Wallace voting site during the November 8 General Election.The Judge of Probate Office will conduct a 90-minute training session that all prospective poll workers will be required to attend. Anyone taking the position will need to arrive at his or her assigned polling location by…
Scholarships available in Legion oratorical contest
News Staff Report The American Legion Oratorical Contest (a constitutional speech contest) provides an excellent opportunity for young people to earn college scholarships.American Legion Post 90 in Atmore has hosted the 3rd Division Oratorical Contest for the past several years, but Legion members are disappointed that no contestants from area schools have participated.The following is from the American Legion website: “Young orators earn some of the most generous college scholarships…