Category: Community

Special to Atmore News During uncertain times, fraudsters remain on the prowl and ready to take advantage of you. Do not let them. The Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) has gathered resources from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Better Business Bureau (BBB), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) that will help protect Alabamians from coronavirus con artists. ASC Director Borg said,…

Handsome Elliot is a one-year-old domestic shorthair tabby looking for his “purrfect” home. Elliot is a very sweet and loving boy who loves to snuggle up and purr with humans and other animals, but also loves to play. If you are looking for an awesome kitty to keep you company, Elliot is just the “furbaby” you need. He’s up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $60…

The Yellow Hat Society, with help from Bub Gideons, met at the Masland entrance Monday, May 4, to pass out masks. They gathered at 2:30 in order to get one shift leaving and the next one coming in. The members who gave out masks are, from left, Ann Lawrence, Vasaroy Johnson, Paulette Johnson, Lillie Johnson, Teresa Dees, Shelia Johnson Williams, and Bub Gideons who supplied the masks sewn locally. Not…

First National Bank & Trust made a donation to Ernie Digmon, shown, to help with his weekly feeding program for kids which he started in April. With help from volunteers who pack and distribute lunches, Digmon serves as many as 300 meals every Friday at the Farmers Market next to city hall.

The caravan assembled Friday afternoon, May 1, a little before 4, then headed to Ridgeley Street to celebrate Voncile Stallworth’s birthday with a drive-by party. Her birthday had already passed so it was a belated celebration. She and others with her in her front yard practiced social distancing and wore their masks.