Category: Community

By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher For years, area newspapers have published columns by Carolyn Bivins with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. She has supplied countless articles pertaining to human nutrition and diet and health. It seems that Carolyn thinks 45 years with the Extension System is long enough – she’s retiring. Everyone is invited to a retirement celebration in her honor Friday, September 27, 2 p.m., at the Ag Science…

Special to Atmore News Joyce Petty AIFD, CFD of Atmore was awarded the floral industry’s coveted Accredited in Floral Design (AIFD) designation and was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD®). The ceremony took place Tuesday, July 9, at AIFD’s internationally acclaimed 2019 Symposium “Awaken” held July 6-11 in Las Vegas. A non-profit education association dedicated to the advancement of professional floral design through education and leadership, AIFD…

The Poarch Creek Recreation Department is hosting an archery shoot – Shoot for a Cure to end Childhood Cancer. It will be held Thursday, October 3, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Arrowhead Park, Poarch. * 10 target archery range (adult & children) * $5 entry fee to shoot each range * Pop Up Range & Longest Shot * Split the Pot Shoot for a Cure shirts will be sold, limited…

Handsome Winston is a one-year-old domestic shorthair orange tabby looking for his “furever” home. Winston is a very sweet boy who loves to snuggle up and purr, but also loves to play. If you are looking for an awesome kitty to keep your lap warm and to keep you company, Winston is just the “furbaby” you need. Winston is up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a…