Atmore News

Main Street Atmore announces competition winner, launches new program
From left, front, Shinora Redmond, Ariyana Young, Yolanda Johnson, Dale Ash, Sheilo Faircloth, and J. Ross Railey; back, Nicole Jones, Cindy Coville, Freddy Alvizo, Marlo Young Special to Atmore News Main Street Atmore announces Ariyana Young as the 2024 Business Pitch Competition winner.The future owner of Nails by Ari, a company specializing in acrylic nails, press-on nails, and nail care, Ariyana is a senior at Escambia County High School and…
Karaoke winners
Karaoke winners, week 3 The Strand Theatre is hosting a karaoke contest called Alabama Idol in August. Winners from week 3, August 15, are Christin Norton, left, Judges Choice winner; Danny Protsman, middle, and Simon Bush, right, Audience Choice winners. These three will move on to the finale to compete on August 29 for the grand prize. Week 4 of competition will be Thursday August 22, 7 p.m. If anyone…
Lions donate to two home care, Scouts
Presentation to Boy Scout Troop 26, from left, Joyce Petty, Richard Maxwell, Renee Hardy Presentation to We Are Family, from left, Joyce Petty, Patricia Cross, Adrian Frye, Anne Hetzel By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News Atmore Lions Club met in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital on August 21. The meeting was called to order by president Lion Joyce Petty who also led the Pledge of Allegiance to the…
Obituaries, week of August 28, 2024
Duane Bond II Mr. Duane Bond II, age 57, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, in Century, Fla. He was born in Jamestown, N.Y. and resided in Tennessee for some time before relocating to Century for the past 10 years. His favorite pastime was golfing and traveling with his wife. He enjoyed watching Florida Gators Football and was a Baltimore Ravens Fan.He was preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca…
Karrick, Main Street Atmore receive awards
Nancy Karrick Accepting Main Street Atmore awards were, from left, Terrence Breckenridge, Nicole Jones, Dale Ash, Shinora Redmond, Alfredo Alivzo Special to Atmore News On August 15, Main Street Alabama held its eleventh annual Awards of Excellence Banquet at the Community House in Monroeville to celebrate the successes of local programs.Main Street Alabama President and State Coordinator Mary Helmer Wirth and Assistant State Coordinator Trisha Black recognized projects and individuals…