Category: Community

Mamie Watts was the honoree at a drive-by birthday celebration Thursday, May 14. Family and friends had her yard decorated for the occasion of her 80th birthday – vintage as the sign says. And, yes, she said it was fine to tell her age – she’s proud of every year.

Atmore Nursing Center residents and staff were treated to a car parade Friday, May 15, as families and friends drove by to wave and shout greetings. The nursing home has been unable to have visitors for several weeks, so this was a treat as some residents got to see family members for the first time in a long while.

Students received recognition letter, certificate, senior medallion, and the printed program. By CINDY LEE Special to Atmore News The Academic All Star Program was begun in 1985 by the Atmore Rotary Club to recognize students who obtained academic achievement in high school by maintaining all A’s and B’s. The closing of this academic year is not what anyone expected when the school year began. Alterations were required for the Academic…

News Staff Report City of Atmore officials have announced on the city’s Facebook page the following tentative schedule for the pool at Houston Avery Park which is set to open Tuesday, May 26. Children’s swimming lessons: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., $1 per person. Public Swimming Monday and Wednesday, 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday nights, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Admission: $1 per person Closed…

By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Poarch Band of Creek Indians and the tribe’s affiliated hospitality division each made significant donations designed to help offset the effects of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. PCI’s gift, a $500,000 donation, went to Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to enhance the department’s COVID-19 response capabilities. Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris agreed that Poarch’s generosity would affect the whole…