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PCI and Pride of Atmore invite the community to a free documentary screening
Special to Atmore News The Poarch Band of Creek Indians has partnered with the Pride of Atmore, a local non-profit dedicated to downtown revitalization using the arts, to host a free screening of “The Forgotten Creeks,” an Emmy award-winning documentary that tells the story of the Poarch Creek people through their long and important history.Produced by Jacksonville State University’s Longleaf Studios, the documentary traces how the Tribe has evolved from…
by Atmore News access_time6 months ago
Vision screenings set November 17 at health department
Special to Atmore News Alabama Lions Sight (ALS) will be providing low-cost vision screenings at the Escambia County Health Department on Friday, November 17.An ALS mobile eye unit, with a board-certified optometrist on board, will be on hand. The unit also contains “the same equipment found in brick-and-mortar offices.”Eye exams are $20 each, and ALS will file insurance claims, if applicable.If a screening indicates that a person might benefit from…
by Atmore News access_time6 months ago
Magnolia Memory Care
Staff, management and residents of Atmore Nursing Center (ANC), along with Crowne Health Care (CHC) officials and members of the general public, celebrated on October 26 the formal ribbon cutting for ANC’s Magnolia Memory Care Center (MMCC), which was put into service late last year. Finger foods, snacks and lemonade were served in ANC’s dining hall prior to the ribbon cutting, and tours of the unit were offered. Shown from…
by Atmore News access_time6 months ago
EA loses to Fort Dale
By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars returned to Bachelor Field one last time for the 2023 season’s Senior Night on October 27. For this occasion, the Cougars faced the Fort Dale Academy Eagles from Greenville, Alabama.The game began with recognition of the Senior Class of 2024 cheerleaders, dancer and football players. These included cheerleaders Mary Ruth Dortch, Tava Johnson, Scottla Williams, and Scottlia Williams; dancer Makaila Rodriguez;…
by Atmore News access_time6 months ago
Lions serve at WSD
In the Lions Club tent, from left, seated, Nancy Karrick, Katrinka Phillips; standing, Anna Marie Gilchrist, Kevin Garrett, Gregg Akins By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club was busy Saturday, October 28, carrying out their motto of We Serve. The local club contacted Alabama Lions Sight and two members with that group came and did eye screenings and made referrals to the Mobile Eye Unit which will…
by Atmore News access_time6 months ago