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Shown from left with the facsimile check are Shinora Redmond, Sheilo Faircloth, Frank Giammaria, Shea Gilchrist, Ashley Jansky, Lee Ann Allen, Niki Bryan and Dale Ash. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Main Street Atmore’s Façade Incentive Program fund grew by $5,000 September 30, thanks to a sizable gift from a regional lending institution with a branch in Atmore.Officials and employees of Gulf Winds Credit Union presented Main Street Executive Director…

Escambia County native and Auburn University student John Rhodes received a $1,750 scholarship from the Alabama Farmers Federation Agriculture Foundation and the Escambia County Farmers Federation. Rhodes was recognized during the Alabama Farmers Federation scholarship reception Sept. 26 at Lazenby Farms in Auburn. Rhodes is a freshman studying biology and agricultural technology management. Shown at the presentation are, from left, Federation President Jimmy Parnell, John Rhodes, Escambia County Federation President…

Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce officials and Ambassadors, along with friends of the business owner, held a ribbon cutting Thursday, September 28, for Joseph Ray Insurance at the 21 North office complex. Shown in center of photo, with scissors, is Joe Ray; his wife, Jenni Lynn, is holding the bow.

Bub Gideons By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met September 21 in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church. President Chuck Brooks opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, followed by the blessing delivered by Lion Dr. Kevin Garrett. Seventeen members and guest Willie Hawthorne were present.President Brooks reviewed dates members need to mark on their calendars: Oct. 22, Williams Station Day;…