Atmore News

Woody needs a home
Everyone, please say hello to this cutie! Woody is just hanging out waiting for his “furever” family to come adopt him! Woody is a 2-year-old brindle and white mix that is super friendly with other dogs and people. He enjoys cuddle time just as much as he does play time.Woody is up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee, which includes neuter.Please make plans…
Prima Girl forming in Atmore
Application deadline is Saturday A new faith-based mentoring program is forming to provide young ladies – ages 12 to 21 – with “tools and resources to build confidence, value and find their inherent strength and purpose.”Prima Girl is a six-month program designed to teach young ladies how to become empowered, independent, successful women. The program is taught by mental health and guidance counselors with over 35 years of experience combined.The…
Lions Club meets
Anne Hetzel with her award By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met May 5, in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital. The meeting was called to order by Lion Candace Wooten who also led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Lion Kevin Garrett gave the blessing. Former Thomasville Leo member Shelby Henry was introduced as a guest.Lion Anne Hetzel was presented the Diamond Centennial…
National Prevention Week ends May 15
National Prevention Week is the perfect time to invest in prevention. Community leaders and prevention specialists are standing up to prevent misuse of illegal drugs, opioids, marijuana, tobacco, alcohol, and prevent suicide and mental illness. National Prevention Week provides a chance for schools, communities, and prevention professional to re-focus on prevention efforts.The three primary goals of National Prevention Week are to:•Involve communities in raising awareness about behavioral health issues and…