Atmore News

Toyz for Kidz auction coming up
The LA Bikers Toyz for Kidz auction is set for Thursday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m., PWC building, 106 East Avenue, Atmore. Items for auction will include local handmade wooden items such as shelves, chairs, swings, gazebos, grill tables, hutches, and more. Barbecue sandwiches and hot dogs will be served. For more information or donations, call Jody, 251-747-7030.
Helping hands
Nearly two dozen volunteers helped out with various portions of the October 5 Stomp the Yard event at Houston Avery Park. Volunteers are shown, sitting, Kilpatrick Dailey; from left, front row, standing, Phyllis Abrams, Jacylnn Tucker, Amelia Owens, Jasmine Hansell; second row, John Anderson, Woodrow Johnson, Jean Melton, Sharion Sanders, Von Burrell, Jackie Williams, Helen McCreary, Doreatha Moorer, Cynthia Dailey, Renay Marshall, Michael Bowens; third row, Rodney Bright, Felicia Bishop,…
Little free library
A little free library was dedicated at Houston Avery Park Friday, October 4. Artwork on the library was done by Nolin Godwin and the Atmore Public Library staff. Shown at the ribbon cutting are, from left, Emily Wilson, Ruthie Stephens, Emilee Waters, Hope Lassiter, Sandy Helton (back), Michelle Amerson, Jordan Barnett, Mandie Thompson, Phil Albritton.
YLA learns history of Atmore
By LILLIAN BONNER Special to Atmore News On Wednesday, October 2, the 14 members of this year’s Youth Leadership Atmore sat inside Trinity Episcopal Church on Carney Street to learn all about the town in which they live. For much of the group, this was the first time that they had heard of Atmore’s unique history. Guest speakers within the community volunteered their time to speak to the group, sharing…