Atmore News

Keep children’s vaccinations up to date during the pandemic
Special to Atmore News The Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AL-AAP) and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) want to stress to parents and caregivers that, during the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is extremely important to keep children’s vaccines up to date. On April 15, the American Academy of Pediatrics released guidance calling for continuation of well visits for children, especially those under 2 years of…
Providing face masks
A number of local folks have been sewing face masks for weeks to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. Bub Gideons and Mandie Thompson have been instrumental in distributing masks where needed. Friday, April 17, they provided masks to members of Atmore Citizens for Change to give away on Carver Avenue as vehicles came by. Shown distributing masks are, seated, Lillie Johnson; standing, from left, Jerome Webster, Vasaroy Johnson,…
Celebrating lab professionals
Some of the ACH lab personnel at Heroes Lunch, from left, Kharina Gorme, Alice Anderson, Aretha Richardson, Angela Kilcrease. Not pictured are Lois Chambless, Lori Goodwin, Judy Howell, Austin Rabon, Kasabria Fields, Monica Brady, Carol Montgomery, Michelle Henderson, Demetra Dailey, Chat Eleogo, Christine Williams, Jody Gunn, Libby Rabago, Denise Moody North Baldwin lab personnel, Christine Williams, Vetta Fowler, Charnalta Williams, Kim Snyder, LaRachel Evans, Michele Henderson, Chat Eleogo, Fumi, Kenetsu.…
Meet Inky Dinky
Stunning Inky Dinky is an eight-year-old domestic shorthair looking for her “furever” home. Inky Dinky is a very sweet and loving girl who loves to snuggle up and purr, but also loves to play. If you are looking for an awesome kitty to keep you company while following the stay at home order, Inky Dinky is just the “furbaby” you need. She needs to be an “inside only” cat and…
Byrne heads task force to support economic recovery
News Staff Report Washington, D.C. – April 17, 2020 – At the request of Governor Kay Ivey, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) has established a task force of business and community leaders from Southwest Alabama to make recommendations to state leaders on how to reopen the state’s economy. The group met virtually for the first time April 16 and will be working over the next week to prepare recommendations for the…