Category: Community

Max is the star of the first session By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer The date written inside the small paperback book is 1965. Gary Goodwin treasures this little book from his elementary school years. The book impacted his life. The book: First Lady of the Seeing Eye Dog. He was at the Atmore Public Library Friday, June 1, to share two things with the children – his love of…

Stephen and Ashley Robertson of Atmore, Ala. proudly announce the birth of their son, Carter Scott Robertson. He was born at North Baldwin Infirmary, Bay Minette, Ala. Friday, May 25, 2018 at 4:22 p.m. Carter weighed 5 lbs. 13 oz. and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Cindy and Wayne Igo of Century, Fla. and Arthur Odom of Gulf Shores, Ala. Paternal grandparents are Scott Robertson of Gulfport, Miss.…

By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer When most people were sleeping in Monday morning, Don Jefferson and his crew were cooking. They started at 6 a.m. The kitchen crew came in about 7. By noon (actually a little before), they were serving plates of ribs, fish and chicken, and bags containing hamburgers and hot dogs. And folks came and picked up plates to take home – free of charge. The…

Kids and teens are invited to participate in the summer food program for nutritious summer meals – at no charge – for everyone 18 years and below. Sites are Escambia County High School, Escambia County Middle School, Flomaton Elementary School, Pollard-McCall Junior High School, Rachel Patterson Elementary School, W.S. Neal Elementary School, and W.S. Neal High School. Dates for meals – June 4 through June 28, Monday through Thursday. Meals…