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Meet Miley and Mia
If you are looking for an extra special Valentine or two this year, look no further! Miley and Mia are one-year-old lab mix sisters who weigh approximately 50 pounds, and they’re looking for their “furever” home. Miley and Mia are very playful, fun loving girls who need plenty of room to run and have fun. Although the folks at the animal shelter would love for these girls to go to…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Atmore historic district discussed
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Interest in a historic district in downtown Atmore is high as evidenced by the attendance at a public hearing Thursday, February 7. About 60 people attended the meeting hosted by the City of Atmore. Three panelists were on hand to provide information and answer questions – Stephen McNair, owner and senior consultant, McNair Historic Preservation, Mobile; Taylor Stewart, coordinator, Alabama Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program;…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Garcia lands lead in Macbeth
Special to Atmore News Monica Garcia, a senior at the University of West Georgia, was selected for the leading role as Macbeth in the stage play Macbeth by William Shakespeare. She is the daughter of Robert and Vanessa Coker Garcia of Dacula, Georgia. She is the granddaughter of Patricia Knott Coker Kidd of Atmore and the late George N. Coker Sr. of Burnt Corn, Alabama. She is also the granddaughter…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
EWMS students place in science fair
Special to Atmore News Ernest Ward Middle School seventh-graders Kelsey Boykin and Judson Lee placed in the 2019 Annual West Panhandle Regional Science & Engineering Fair at UWF. The students had to create individual science fair boards and give interview presentations. Kelsey Boykin – In Chemistry, she took first place, Overall, Junior Division. Kelsey received Dr. B.H. Daughdrill, Special Award ($50 cash and Certificate); Dr. John P. Riehm Memorial, Special…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Lions hear about Camp Seale Harris
By NANCY KARRICK Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met Wednesday, February 6, at Atmore Community Hospital. After dining on fried chicken, members listened to Judd Coley’s guest, Maria Martin, as she told about the life of a diabetic child after he/she leaves Camp Seale Harris. The camp serves to build a bridge between camp and home, giving campers life skills to use when they leave camp and…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago