Atmore News

Karrick presents Lions program on her new book
Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met November 1, in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church. Lion President Renee Hardy called the meeting to order and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Lion Kevin Garrett gave the blessing. Tristan McNally was introduced as a visitor and prospective member. Following a delicious lunch prepared by chefs Renee and Jack, Lion Renee called on Lion Kenny Smith to…
RP Star Students
The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for October are, from left, first row, Judah Biggs, Jesusanjel Gomez, Hussem Almatari, Jaxxton McCants, Keshawn Pettway, Kah’Liyah Holmes, Aiyana Bowens, Tyrell Waddell; second row, Keylen Jones, Courtney Johnson, Jaicelyn Thomas, Madison Hull, Jakaylia Forney, Trinnity Sanspree, De’Shanti Simmons, Za’Miyrah Tate; third row, Ar’Yiel Pete, Lela Gaines, Janell Frye, Terrell Nickson, Jailynn Frye, Ayden West, Serenity Tucker, Tamarian Webb, Londyn Stephens, Morgan Rodgers.…
No secrets
Publisher, reporter ordered to shy away from BOE, grand jury stories Digmon Fletcher Fore By News Staff Atmore News publisher and co-owner Sherry Digmon and Atmore News reporter Don Fletcher, both arrested last Friday — along with a bookkeeper for the county school system — for revealing grand jury secrets, were ordered Monday to refrain from publishing future stories about criminal and civil matters that might come before a grand…
Statewide fire alert reinstated
Special to Atmore News A fire alert that was temporarily lifted for the state’s 35 southernmost counties has been reinstated across the state.The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) initially issued the burn restriction on September 22 because of the current drought situation, continued lack of precipitation, and high probability of fuel ignition.Drought conditions have continued through October, historically the state’s driest month, and weather predictions for the upcoming weekend include the…