Category: Community

Bub Gideons, Mandie Thompson Special to Atmore News Pride of Atmore was recently presented with the Main Street Hero Award which is given in recognition of individuals, businesses and organizations that have made an outstanding contribution to their local Main Street program.Accepting the award were Bub Gideon, Pride president, and Mandie Thompson, executive director assistant.The following was released by Main Street Alabama:“The Pride of Atmore The Pride of Atmore Organization…

American Legion Post 90 recently awarded Jack Wright, at left, an Honorary Membership for Life at the Post and presented his 65-Year Continuous Membership Pin. Jack has, over the years, served in multiple Leadership roles at the Post and is still the chaplain. Jack continues to serve whenever he can and earlier this year volunteered, cleaned and repainted the crosses in our monument area. Shown, Post 90 Commander Dave Graham,…

Sarah Hall, left, and Loyce Strawbridge. Not pictured is Hazel Higdon who was unable to attend the reception. By PATSY BROWNSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Community Hospital Auxiliary had a special Retirement Party Tuesday, August 17, to honor three very special ladies who had served by volunteering in the Auxiliary a very long time.Hazel Higdon started volunteering in February 1991 and retires with 30 years of service.Sarah Hall became…

Troy University recognizes students who completed the requirements for graduation during the summer semester and term 5 of the 2020/2021 academic year.Two students from Atmore who graduated are James Johnson and Allison Roley.The summer semester includes graduates from the Troy, Ala., campus. Term 5 graduates include students at Troy’s campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery, Ala., along with teaching sites outside of Alabama and online.Troy University is a public,…

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. Milton Adams: Target Acquired by Tom Clancy – 5 stars Sarah Hall: The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah  5 stars Gay Drew: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict – 5 stars Goldie Huber: The Letter Keeper by Charles Martin –…