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Mayor Jim Staff, left, and Chuck Brooks By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met November 2, in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church with President Lion Chuck Brooks presiding. Lion Chuck asked Lion Dr. Kevin Garrett to give the blessing. In the absence of a flag, members uniquely watched a video of an American flag waving as they said the Pledge of Allegiance.Lion Patty Davis…

As always, the annual St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church Fall Festival, Nov. 4 and 5, was a great success with good food, a bake sale and fellowship. This year’s co-chairs were Mary McPherson and Tom Latino. Manning the smokers for the Boston butts were Ditto Gorme, Jean Chaloux, Chipper Staff, John Dorriety, Larry McPherson, Roland Lehman and Joe Chlebowski. Shown are volunteers working inside, from left, front, Ann Glavan, David…

The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Students of the Month for October are, from left, first row, Catalena Hall, Emiline Hall, Kash Franklin, D’Marcus Howard, Taicoria Armstrong-Parker, Kinsley Norwood, Malise Mills, Liam Price; second row, Jia Bright, Aiyana Bowens, Fettler Harris, De’shanti Simmons, Raleigh America, Kaymee Weekley, Kamden Turner, Kayden Tucker; third row, Curtis Tucker, Dakota Fountain, Amya Williams, Elijah Kennedy, Demetrius America, Lyric Allen, Zylus Davidson, Aaliyah Pate, Ashanti Boyd,…

At the award presentation, from left, Holly Gipson, Bethany Ealum, Alayna Brown, Brad Lowery, Ashley Strawbridge Special to Atmore News Atmore Community Hospital (ACH) announced that ER nurses Alayna Brown and BethanyEalum were recently presented with Lifesaver Awards. The Lifesaver Award is presented to employees whose actions prevent a potential life-threatening deterioration in the condition of a patient, visitor or fellow employee.Alayna and Bethany were caring for a cardiac patient…

News Staff Report Tuesday’s ballot will include a vote on re-organizing the State Constitution. If the matter is approved by voters, the revised constitution will do ONLY the following:*Rearrange so that similar subjects are located together*Remove racist language*Delete repeated or repealed portions / language*Place all economic development amendments together*Arrange local amendments by county The ballot also includes 10 amendments to the Constitution. The Alabama Republican Party offers a brief look…