Atmore News

Obituaries, week of March 22,2020
Glenna Sue Amos Beck Mrs. Glenna Sue Amos Beck, age 76, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Sue was born in Davisville, Fla. to William O. and Mellie Franklin Amos. She was a resident in Davisville until moving to Atmore in 2017. She attended Davisville Elementary School and graduated from Ernest Ward High School. She was retired from the First National Bank & Trust in Atmore after…
Lions host golf tourney
Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club held their major fund raiser of the year on Thursday, March 12, when they sponsored the annual Atmore Lions Club Golf Tournament. Eight teams competed at the Atmore Country Club for prizes and bragging rights. For the first time in memory, there was a tie for first place between Baldwin Pest Control and PHD Realty, both sporting a score of 57. Right…
Coronavirus: Handwashing and sanitizers
By ADRIANE LANGHAM Special to Atmore News Washing your hands is the best way to prevent the spread of illnesses, such as the common cold and flu. Handwashing also helps reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). When should I wash my hands? Washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds helps reduce germs on your hands. Wash your hands at the following times: * before eating…
Coronavirus quarantine: Be prepared
By JUSTIN MILLER Special to Atmore News If you have to be quarantined due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), be prepared. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people have all of the necessary things in order in the event they have to be quarantined at home. Many will recognize these items as traditional emergency weather supplies. Preparing the home A COVID-19 quarantine could last up to two…