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Holiday trash pickup
News Staff Report Calvin Grace, director of the City of Atmore Streets & Sanitation Department, announced that solid waste collection would proceed as usual on Christmas Eve (December 24) and the Monday after Christmas (December 27).City crews will begin running routes at 7 a.m. each day and could possibly arrive earlier or later than usual at various locations, he said.The city’s recycling center at 412 East Ridgeley Street will be…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
PCRC serves those in need
Special to Atmore News On Wednesday, December 8, Progressive Civic & Recreational Club, Inc. distributed turkeys to needy families in the Atmore area.PCRC serves the community by assisting the elderly in need, sponsoring scholarships to graduating high school seniors, donating to the food bank, giving baskets to the needy, honoring a Mother and Father of the Year, and sponsoring youth teams in basketball and baseball, just to name a few…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Williams reaches milestone
Escambia County High School varsity basketball player Sheldon Williams recently reached the 1,000 individual point mark and was recognized by the school and team for his accomplishments Monday night, December 13, during the home game against Flomaton, Williams was awarded a basketball signed by his team following his first 2 points of the game. Shown are, from left, Sheldon’s brother, Stephen Williams; Sheldon’s mom, Shirley Williams; Sheldon Williams with his…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Katie Britt in town
American Legion Post 90 and VFW Post 7016 hosted candidate Katie Britt at the Legion hall Thursday, December 9. Britt is running for the Senate seat being vacated by US Senator Richard Shelby who is retiring. About 30 people dropped by for the meet and greet including Kevin McKinley, shown with Britt.The meet and greet was followed by comments in which Britt thanked the men and women in the hall…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Gorme receives degree
Gorme Paolo Gorme of Atmore received his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of South Alabama during commencement exercises Saturday, December 11.Paolo graduated cum laude with a degree in Exercise Science with a Concentration in Health and Fitness.His stole is patterned after the flag of the Philippines, his homeland.Paolo is the son of Ditto and Kharina Gorme of Atmore.
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago