Category: Community

State Reps. Alan Baker (District 66) and Matthew Hammett (District 92) pose with representatives of the 14 Escambia County volunteer fire departments that received a 2024 Alabama Forestry Grant in the amount of $1,995.79 during the July 11 meeting of Escambia County Volunteer Fire Association members. State Forester David Thomas and local forester Lucas Newbie officially presented the grant money, but Baker and Hammett handed out the checks. Baker said…

Special to Atmore News On July 13, as a way to remember the visit to Paris with her husband, Charles, 50 years ago on July 14, 1974, to celebrate Bastille Day, Nancy Karrick entertained five Daughters of the American Revolution ladies in her home for a Bastille Day celebration. Attending were Bonnie Shanks from Montgomery, Laura Davis from Spanish Fort, Mary Flo Williams from Stockton, Cathy Irby from Booneville, and…

Special to Atmore News “Little Women the Musical,” the latest production by the Railway Arts Guild, is coming to Escambia County.Louisa May Alcott’s novel will be brought to life onstage.Brewton performances will take place July 19 and 20 at T.R. Miller High School, with Atmore performances the following weekend, July 26 and 27, at Escambia County High School.All showtimes are at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and can be…

Family and friends of Corteria Leslie joined Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce officials and Ambassadors in the ceremonial ribbon cutting for SnatchedByTeria, a new styling salon which recently opened. Ms. Leslie is shown in center, with scissors, cutting the ribbon during the July 12 ceremony.

Tickets on sale now Special to Atmore News After a highly successful event in 2023, the Monroeville / Monroe County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Kiwanis Club of Monroeville, is gearing up for the 4th annual Monroe County Rodeo.Scheduled to take place on August 9 and 10, the rodeo will be held in Frisco City on Snider Avenue. This National Cowboy Pro Rodeo Association (NCPRA) sanctioned event will…