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Getting to know the pastor’s wife
Special to Atmore News It was a sunny Saturday morning, August 3, spent with beautiful sisters in Christ at a luncheon hosted by Tina Garrett, wife of Pastor Kevin Garrett, at their home in Robinsonville. Kevin Garrett is the Sr. Pastor at First Baptist Church in Atmore. The event themed, “Meet the Pastor’s Wife” and “Lunch with Tina” was held outside on the covered patio, and Gather catered the event…
Lions host 2nd vice district governor
Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club held its first meeting of the month on Wednesday, August 7, at the Atmore Country Club. President Bub Gideons called the meeting to order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Lion Patty Davis gave the invocation. The speaker for the day was 2nd Vice District Governor Lion Charlie Wigglesworth who was accompanied by his wife, Past District Governor…
Got an American Legion memory?
Please share it The American Legion Family of Post 90, Atmore, wants to hear from beneficiaries of American Legion services, programs and activities. As the American Legion began observing its 100th anniversary in 2018 and concluding in 2019 at the national level, Post 90 in Atmore is preparing to celebrate its own legacy and vision at the local level. Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 was chartered in Atmore on February…
DWC hosting free shopping day
In an effort to continue to support the community, Destiny Worship Center will hold its annual Shop for Free at DWC Day this Saturday, August 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Destiny Worship Center, 50 W. Sunset Drive. They will have gently used school uniforms and clothes for children of all ages as well as clothing and shoes for adults who are in need of assistance. “This is…
Movie night at the park
News Staff Report   If you’ve ever wondered how to train your dragon, you could have found out last Friday night, August 2, as United Bank presented movie night at Heritage Park. The feature film was “How to Train Your Dragon, The Hidden World.” A downpour earlier in the day and late afternoon gray skies kept some folks away, but everyone who attended enjoyed the evening. There’s something special about…