Category: Community

As one of his last acts as mayor, Jim Staff presented a plaque of appreciation to W.J. Grissett, at left, for his 40 years of service to the City of Atmore. Mr. Grissett served as on the city’s Planning Board as a member and chairman.

Charlotte Boyle has represented District 66 of the Alabama Silver-Haired Legislature for many years. The purpose of ASHL is to inform the Alabama Legislature about elderly needs and issues of concern, and to serve as an educational organization for Alabama’s senior citizens. In her work, she has always found an ally in Mayor Jim Staff. Shown, on behalf of ASHL, Boyle presented him with a gift on the occasion of…

From left, Charlotte Purvis, Shawn Lassiter and Jim Staff compete in a ballon-blowing contest. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer If there was one constant during Jim Staff’s 13 years as mayor of Atmore, it was his regular visits to the city’s Senior Activities for Independent Living (SAIL) Center.Staff’s final SAIL Center visit as mayor came last Wednesday, May 28, when the facility’s staff and about three dozen of the seniors…

From left, John English, Shane Hadley, Jose Antillon By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News Club President Joyce Petty called the Atmore Lions Club meeting to order on May 21 at the First Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall. Lion Mike von Keyserling said the blessing. Lion Joyce reported on the success of the raffle and sausage dog sale.Lion Shane Hadley introduced John English and Jose Antillon from Perdido River Farms. The men…

HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) topped off their school year with a party at the Atmore Splash Pad. We have official word that the party was “awesome.” Shown at the event are, from left, front, Emelia Haynie, Naomi Roley, Brynn Boone, Darrell Metzler, Skyla Hadley, Waylon Boutwell, Averie Easterling, Averie Beasley, Addison Eiland, Sa’Nyriah Woods; middle, Rowan Silcox, Emri Waller, Anna Reed, Jaden Woods, Oakley Caraway, Easton…