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Application deadline is Saturday A new faith-based mentoring program is forming to provide young ladies – ages 12 to 21 – with “tools and resources to build confidence, value and find their inherent strength and purpose.”Prima Girl is a six-month program designed to teach young ladies how to become empowered, independent, successful women. The program is taught by mental health and guidance counselors with over 35 years of experience combined.The…

Anne Hetzel with her award By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met May 5, in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital. The meeting was called to order by Lion Candace Wooten who also led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Lion Kevin Garrett gave the blessing. Former Thomasville Leo member Shelby Henry was introduced as a guest.Lion Anne Hetzel was presented the Diamond Centennial…

Dr. Kevin Garrett, left, and Dr. Tim Tew Mayor Jim Staff, left, and Rev. Jim Thorpe Dietrich Bondurant and Linda Godwin Willonette and John Hammond Commander Dave Graham By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Though smaller in scope and attendance than in previous years, the local observance of the National Day of Prayer was no less heartfelt and sincere.Linda Godwin coordinated the event which took place Thursday, May 6, at noon, in…

Little Miss Mayfest From left, Lux Kate Nall, runner-up, Miss Photogenic, Best Hair, Best Dress; Kaelynn Mae Chafin, Little Miss Mayfest, Personality, Best Walk, Best Smile Junior Miss Mayfest From left, Sarah Noel Little, runner-up, Miss Photogenic, Personality, Best Smile; Allison Claire Harris, Junior Miss Mayfest, Best Hair, Best Walk, Best Dress Petite Miss Mayfest From left, Madelyn Massingill, third runner-up, Miss Photogenic; Kadahlyn Salter, second runner-up, Personality, Best Walk,…

0-1 year old From left, Knox Ramer, boys’ runner-up; Samuel Presley, boys’ winner; Emersyn Rolin, girls’ winner; Ariella Jade Gregson, girls’ runner-up 1 year From left, Jaycelyn Smith, girls’ winner tie; Brooklyn McMillan, girls’ winner tie; Emma Guerrero, girls’ runner-up; Silas Donaldson, boys’ winner; Hudson Hammonds, boys’ runner-up 2 year girls From left, Emerlynn Breeze, runner-up; Sophia Givens, winner 3 year girls From left, Vilma Jane Watson, runner-up; Sanaiyhh Monae…