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Allen addresses AHS meeting
By BRANDY TURK Special to Atmore News The Atmore Historical Society held its quarterly meeting Tuesday, March 13, in the Atmore YMCA library room. AHS hosted guest speaker Mr. Bob Allen of the Mobile Historical Society. Mr. Allen is a native of Mobile, and is an Auburn and Alabama graduate. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Historic Mobile Preservation Society, chairman of Assets Committee of Historic…
New arrivals at the library
Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivals Several patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Laura Nelson: The View From the Rain Shadow by Colleen Coble 5 stars Anne Petty: Secrets in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars Anne Petty: Dark in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars Joyce Sellers: Forever My Girl by…
New Medicare cards are coming – Beware of scams
Medicare is mailing new Medicare cards to all people with Medicare starting in April 2018. Here are 10 things to know about your new Medicare card: 1. Your new card will automatically come to you. You don’t need to do anything as long as your address is up to date. If you need to update your address, visit your mySocialSecurity account. 2. Your new card will have a new Medicare…
Join ADF in March, receive 10 free trees
The Arbor Day Foundation is making it easy for everyone to celebrate the arrival of spring by planting trees. Join the Arbor Day Foundation in March 2018 and receive 10 free white pine trees or 10 white flowering dogwood trees. “White pine trees or white flowering dogwoods will add beauty to your home throughout the year,” ADF Chief Executive Matt Harris said. “Dogwoods are known for their showy spring flowers…
12 on Southern Pine Montgomery Youth Tour
Twelve students from Southern Pine Electric Co-op’s service territory recently participated in Montgomery Youth Tour. Students traveled to Montgomery March 6-8, and visited historical monuments including Dexter Avenue Baptist Church and the Civil Rights Memorial. They also toured the capitol and spent time with state legislators. Students attending Montgomery Youth Tour were Jackson Bonner, Escambia Academy Avie Etheridge, Sparta Academy Karsyn Hill, Excel High School Jay Jackson, Flomaton High School…