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City’s proposed pool opening, closing
News Staff Report Atmore officials posted on the city’s Facebook page the following proposed schedule for Tom Byrne Park Pool: The pool is expected to open May 26 and remain open until July 31. The following schedule was announced: Swimming & Diving Lessons 1st Session — Registration May 26, 5 p.m.-6 p.m. at Tom Byrne Park Pool; Lessons June 1-June 19 2nd Session — Registration June 15, 5 p.m.-6 p.m.…
Rethinking the job search
By DONNA GULLATTE Special to Atmore News In the era of COVID-19, a job search can look uncertain. You may be a new college or high school graduate or perhaps you were searching for a job or making a career change before the pandemic. The bottom line is that COVID-19 has presented many challenges wherever you are in your job search or career planning. The processes, however, are the same.…
Scam Stoppers provide tips to protect Alabamians during pandemic
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,…
Meet Handsome Elliot
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…
Giving out masks
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…