Category: Community

More than 40 children of First Baptist Church’s daycare program released balloons Friday, September 29, in tribute to friends and family who suffer from or have lost their lives to cancer. Cindy Cobb said an unidentified FBC teacher who has breast cancer was to have been the primary honoree but was unable to attend, so Ana-Lois Mercer, who was honored last year, was the focus again this year.

From left, Paulette German, Jamel Frye and Edwina English sing a Gospel standard early in the program. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Although he couldn’t help but be a little disappointed at the turnout, Pastor Jamel Frye said the success of the Family & Friends Day — held Saturday, September 23, at Houston Avery Park and initially advertised as a rally against gun violence — can’t be measured in numbers.Atmore…

Patricia Cross, left, and Kerra Mascaro By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club held its last meeting of September on the 20th in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. President Lion Renee Hardy called the meeting to order. Lion Nancy Karrick led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and blessed the meal. Patricia Cross, Adrian Frye, and Mary Calhoun were introduced as guests.President Hardy…

Hundreds attend Taste of the South. Best Commercial –David’s Catfish (Faircloth Grocery) From left, William Smith, Terrence Breckenridge, Sophia Morris, Elliot Faircloth, Julie Rowland, Nevaeh Colbert, Catherine James, Savannah Fullerton Best Amateur – Waves Car Wash From left, Sheldon Schneider, Kimbree Schneider, Greg Schneider, Mason Schneider Best Drink – Lions Club From left, Anne Hetzel, Sara Smith, Patty Helton, Gregg Akins Best Dessert – Vin-tiques; Best Decorated Booth – Southern…

Atmore Legion Post 90 member Billy Elder has been named the new District 34 Commander. Shown are, from left, Elder, District 34 Vice Commander Larry Meeks, and District 34 Sgt. At Arms. Bernard Rudolph. Elder is a past commander of Post 90 and coordinator of the Boys and Girls State program for the Post.