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Market in the Park will be held four Saturdays beginning in June.Dates are June 11, June 25, July 9 and July 23.Market in the Park is held at Heritage Park and begins at 7 a.m.It’s a great time to purchase seasonal vegetables and produce, but you may find some other items you’d like to purchase as well.Market in the Park is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.

Return of popular pageant gives residents, staff a much-needed lift From left, the contestants: Jody Carter, Ms. ANC Ola Haughton, Patricia Amon, Jena Capps were all smiles after the pageant. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer For the past two-plus years, as the COVID pandemic raged through similar facilities across the state and nation, residents and staff members of Atmore Nursing Center have had little to be happy about. That changed…

Hellmich Special to Atmore News The Poarch Band of Creek Indians announces that Kristin Hellmich has been named the new Director of Strategy and Media Communications. Hellmich will be responsible for strategizing, implementing, and managing media relations, and new external media initiatives for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.Hellmich brings more than 15 years of experience in public relations, marketing, advertising, and communication strategy to the role. She most recently…

Headstone marker with wreath By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News A ceremony, beautiful in its simplicity, yet full of pageantry and prayer, was held at the Judson Indian Cemetery in Atmore on May 7, to honor John A. Rikard. The ceremony was planned and executed by the Electra Semmes Colston Chapter 193, United Daughters of the Confederacy, The Society of the Order of the Southern Cross, Sons of Confederate Veterans…

By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News Twelve high school students were just sent to the superintendent’s office.Not due to a disciplinary problem, but because they’re the best and brightest the school system has to offer. With a lot of ideas on how to improve things in the classroom. They’re part of the new Student Advisory Council, acting as a liaison between students and the superintendent.The three-hour roundtable discussion and lunch…