Atmore News

WEU ribbon cutting
A ribbon cutting was held Friday, December 3, for the new West Escambia Utilities building on Ridgeley Street. Shown are, from left, Emilee Craft, Sheilo Faircloth, Erin Hankins, Katie Smith Brantley, Sara Smith, Dr. Ulysses McBride, James Agerton, Cary Jordan, Philip Allen, Dr. Steven Shirley, Troy Clemmons, Rob Faircloth, Vickie James, Eddie Ferguson, Mayor Jim Staff, Sean Faulkner, Kenny Smith, Carol Elkins, David Chapman, Jenna Brown, Tammy Gorum, Stephanie Rolin,…
Lions host past district governor
From left, Greg Akins, Yvonne Burroughs, Taylor Helton By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News Due to the unexpected unavailability of our usual meeting room at Atmore Community Hospital, the Atmore Lions Club held its meeting December 1 at David’s Catfish.Lion Taylor Lee presided and Lion Kevin Garrett gave the blessing. We were honored to have with us Lion Yvonne Burroughs, Past District Governor from Eight Mile. Also visiting was Lion…
T-Mobile, POA partner for TFI
Shown at the presentation Friday, December 3, are, from left, Jennifer Sanders, Fady Nessim, Jon Adams, Yolanda Webster, Roslanda Henderson, Shinora Redmond, Jennifer Strawbridge, Dale Ash. Special to Atmore News T-Mobile partnered with Pride of Atmore to donate special edition toys to The Forgotten Initiative (TFI), a national foster care support ministry. Their vision is “People everywhere supporting the foster care community and experiencing Jesus together.”TFI is currently serving in…
Red Cross issues fire safety tips for apartment residents
Special to Atmore News Following 450 home fires over the past three months in Alabama, the Red Cross urges residents to test their smoke alarms and practice their escape plan with everyone in their household.Local Red Cross volunteers helped 1,438 people affected by these fires, providing essentials like shelter, emergency financial assistance, food, relief items like toiletries, health and mental health services, and one-on-one support to connect affected residents to…
ADPH relies on contact tracing in battle against COVID
Special to Atmore News The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) continues its policy of conducting contact tracing as part of its investigation process for COVID-19. Contract tracing and self-quarantining of people with COVID-19 and their close contacts are critical to help slow the spread of the virus.Public health and contract staff conduct case investigations, elicit information from the case about exposed persons, and then reach out to the contacts.…