Category: Community

Special to Atmore News The Advisory Committee of the Atmore Community Foundation announces the opening of its annual competitive grant cycle for local nonprofits that are addressing the needs of the Atmore community and striving to improve the quality of life of residents. The invitation to submit applications will be made available on February 17, 2025, and the deadline to apply is April 4, 2025.The Atmore Community Foundation was founded…

From left, Connie Hetrick, Senator Greg Albritton, Mary Beth Lancaster, Debbi Albritton, Joanne Bonds, Barbara Whatley, Sissy Phillips Special to Atmore News Members of Gamma Omega Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International held their February 2 meeting at the home of member Nancy Karrick. Mary Beth Lancaster gave a timely devotion and used Valentine conversation hearts as her topic.Senator Greg Albritton and his wife, Debbi, reported on their…

The University of Alabama has released the names of students who made the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall Semester 2024.To be named to the President’s List, a student must have an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s).Named to the President’s List from Atmore are Lukas Albritton Kenna Alverson Patrick Byrd Disha Patel Megan WilsonTo be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have an academic record…

Special to Atmore News Main Street Atmore is implementing AL Spark, an initiative of Main Street Alabama, supported by the Small Business Administration. AL Spark is designed to energize emerging and growing businesses in designated Main Street Alabama communities across the state. By empowering locally directed business development, this new marketing grant program is dedicated to igniting the potential of small businesses and entrepreneurs in the state, ensuring communities thrive…

Members of the Fort Mims Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, held their January meeting January 16 at the Poarch Creek Indian Museum. Tribal member Blake Crook served as moderator for the ladies on their visit. Following the meeting, the group went to the Warehouse Market for refreshments and a time of fellowship. Shown are, from left, Linda Ellison, Mary Flo Williams, Cathy Irby, Blake Crook, Marilyn Davidson, Sharon Murphy,…