Category: Community

Lucille Swift was crowned Valentine Queen of the Day at the Summit assisted living facility Monday, February 14. A number of fellow church members and other friends came by to congratulate her. Mayor Jim Staff crowned her, and her pastor, Rev. Kevin Garrett, presented her with a bouquet of roses.

James McNeil poses with his Lifetime Achievement Award By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Local businessman James McNeil has never really asked for any recognition in exchange for the things he does to help make life better for residents of Atmore and the small, mostly rural communities that surround it. But people have apparently taken notice.McNeil was honored recently by Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce with the organization’s 2021 Lifetime Achievement…

The Gamma Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International announces the Annie Ruth Whitten Grant-In-Aid for high school senior girls who have chosen to go into the field of education. This grant-in-aid will be at least $150.Interested future teachers should complete an application, which includes providing an official copy of high school transcripts and an essay on the topic provided.Applications will be available at local high schools. Deadline for…

Special to Atmore News County health departments in Alabama do not have free face masks to distribute to the public. According to information provided to the news media by the federal government, retail pharmacies that are part of the federal COVID-19 vaccine program and community health centers nationwide will be sent masks.On January 18, the Biden Administration announced that the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response…

By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News Sometimes a school bus is more than a school bus.In Escambia County, it’s a rolling wi-fi hotspot.This year 25 of the county’s 100 school buses are equipped with wi-fi, which came in handy when schools closed due to an icy forecast on January 24. Since it was designated as a remote learning day, the buses provided internet access to many of the remote areas…