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Affordable health screenings
Special to Atmore News Residents living in and around the Atmore area can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Grace Fellowship Church will host this community event Friday, December 13, at 1412 East Nashville Avenue in Atmore. Screenings can check for: * The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for heart…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Youth Leadership Atmore gives thanks
By LILLIAN BONNER Special to Atmore News With the last of the turkey and dressing just having been eaten, most have moved on to the Christmas season; but Atmore’s Youth Leadership students wanted to continue in the spirit of giving thanks. On December 4, the group of high school juniors set off with intent to show love and appreciation. Bright and early, the students filled cars and headed to each…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Bumps and bruises
An 82-year-old Atmore woman suffered only minor injuries after she drove her 2011 Honda Accord off fog-shrouded Old Bratt Road, ran over a stop sign and slammed into a tree around 5:49 p.m. last Friday, December 6. Alabama State Troopers reported that the woman was attempting to turn right off West State Line Road when the crash occurred. Emergency personnel said the woman suffered only bumps and bruises from airbag…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Christmas events Saturday
News Staff Report Saturday, December 14, promises to be a busy day. Toyz for Kidz The LA Bikers 19th Annual Toyz for Kidz Ride is Saturday, December 14. Registration is from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., at David’s Catfish. The ride leaves David’s at 10, rain or shine, and ends at PWC building, 106 East Avenue, Atmore. There is no charge to participate and any donations are appreciated. Lunch will…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
McCorvey to be inducted into ASHF
News Staff Report Former University of Alabama offensive coordinator and receivers coach Woodrow “Woody” McCorvey is one of eight individuals selected for induction into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. McCorvey, who has since 2008 served as associate athletics director for football administration at Clemson University, was born in Grove Hill but moved to Atmore with his family at age 5 when his father, Woodrow McCorvey Sr., was hired as…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago