Category: Community

Amanda Selph, Shane Hadley By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met Wednesday, April 19, in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital.President Lion Chuck Brooks called the meeting to order and was in charge of opening activities.Seventeen members, plus guest Josh Brown, were present as Lion Shane Hadley introduced his speaker for the day – Amanda Selph, a Bay Minette native and Novelis employee who told…

Teresa Byrd, Bodie Tullis From left, Teresa Byrd, Marylynn Bryant, Danny Rolin By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Teresa Byrd didn’t know just what to expect Saturday, but she got way more than she expected at the inaugural Sharon Brown Car Show. They had hoped for maybe 40 classic car owners to show up, but the number was right at 80, filling the State Line Pawn Shop parking lot. Teresa credits the…

By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The Atmore Area Hall of Fame was begun in 2005 to recognize Atmoreans (those who were born in the Atmore area or attended school in Atmore) and transplants who have made outstanding contributions in the following areas:Business / MedicalGovernment / MilitaryEducation / Theatrical / MinistryAthletes / CoachesFrom 2006 until 2019, an annual induction ceremony was held to honor those nominated by the public and selected by…

Charlotte Boyle of Atmore attended the ESGR meeting at Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery, April 16 and 17. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is the lead U.S. Defense Department program promoting cooperation and understanding between civilian employers and their National Guard and Reserve employees. Attending were, from left, Charlotte Boyle, Dr. Robert Barrow, Dr. William Kringel, Paul Worthy, chairman of District One, ombudsman; Warren Dailey, state chairman.

From left, Randy McDuffie, Corey May, Alex Mondaca McDuffie with one of his catches Corey May News Staff Report The weather turned ugly Saturday afternoon, April 15, but before that happened, it was a fine day for a fishing tournament at Steve’s Farm in Walnut Hill.Dozens of folks – all ages – turned out to enjoy the day, and about 55 participated in the tournament.Top prize went to Randy McDuffie…