Category: Community

Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child wrapped up here Monday, November 22, as trucks were loaded. Counties in this region are Escambia, 2,721 boxes; Conecuh, 296 boxes; and Monroe, 2,889 boxes – for a total of 5,906. Shown at the truck Monday are, from left, front, Ruth Ann Kulp, Janet Armstrong, Julia Strack, Randy Mancil, Nancie Schad, Marcus Shumack, Jenny Shumack; back, members of the youth group, Amanda Miller, Tyler Miller,…

By SANDY HELTONSpecial to Atmore News Wow … the memories of growing up in Atmore! My Papa John Hale worked for Fountain Prison, Granny (Mittie) worked at Bedsole’s and I was quick to learn she had a charge account! Got into a bit of trouble, but I was always the best dressed at Sunday School. (Granny didn’t ground me … I was the only grandchild. Then!)Our Friday and Saturday nights…

From left, AJ Beachy, a lieutenant with the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department, gives the chicken a turn during WHVFD’s 52nd annual fish fry fundraiser last Saturday, November 13. Gerry Steege waits at right with a platter to hustle the grilled fowl to the serving line. Nearly 900 people bought $10 lunch plates of the 1,000 plates prepared, leaving enough to feed firefighters, sheriff’s deputies and other volunteers.

Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivalsSeveral patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Linda Ellison: Forgotten in Death by J.D. Robb – 5 stars Linda Ellison: High Stakes by Iris Johansen – 5 stars Glenda Fields: Lowcountry Boughs of Holly by Susan Boyer – 5 stars Shelia Trawick: Matched and Married by Kathleen…