Category: Community

At the June 21 meeting, American Legion Commander Dave Graham, left, presented a certificate of appreciation to Billy Elder, right, for this work with the Boys State program this year. In addition to chairing the Boys State program, Elder serves as Legion first vice commander.

Bishop Wayne Johnson, seated, held a book signing Saturday, June 25, at Boxcar Willie on Ridgeley Street. Bishop Johnson’s book is Understanding God’s Call. He is shown with his wife, Rhonda, in hat standing behind him, and Atmore City Councilwoman Eunice Johnson. Bishop Johnson pastors Emmanuel’s Faith Center in Atmore.

These participants in the Atmore Public Library summer reading program received awards at the last session Friday, June 24. They are, in no particular order, Carlie Murphy, Kannon Atkins, Angelica Fernandez, Leighton Freeman, Brayden Jones, Parker Freeman, Liam Morales, Ryla Crayton, Bryson Jones, Callie Murphy, Lydia Robinson, Mary Robinson, Landen Leachman, Karli Seale, Gunner Moore, Ian Choncoa, Danielle Faircloth, Eliza Centers, Dakayia Kidd, Camarie Caldwell, Zoe Jantz, Alex Schneider, Chase…

Registration for the second session of swimming and diving lessons will be Monday, June 20, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Tom Byrne Park Pool.Lessons will be June 27 through July 15 with classes at 9, 10 and 11. These classes will meet Monday through Friday for one hour each.Afternoon lessons will be during the same time frame with classes at 5, 5:30, 6 and 6:30 on Tuesday…