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Donating to the VFD
The congregation of First Pentecostal Church of McCullough held a benefit for the McCullough Volunteer Fire Department Saturday afternoon, April 6. With fish dinners and an auction, which included cakes baked by the firemen, the church raised more than $4,000 for the department. The funds will be used to buy new turnout gear. Shown at the check presentation Monday, April 8, are from left, front, Ronald Johnson, VFD Chief Eddie…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Atmore at the Final Four
Two old friends met up at the Final Four last week. This picture was taken postgame in the Auburn men’s locker room after a disappointing and controversial loss to Virginia. At left is Chad Prewett, Auburn Men’s Basketball Director of Operations, and at right, Scottie Rodgers, Sun Belt Conference Associate Commissioner / Strategic Communications.
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Paving bid awarded
Largest resurfacing project in years to touch 8 streets By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Progress comes with inconvenience, and traffic flow interruptions and temporarily closed roads could be the norm in the near future on Atmore’s residential streets. But only for a relatively short time. During their Monday, April 8, meeting Atmore City Council members awarded a contract for a resurfacing project that is expected to take “three or…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Traffic for miles
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer It was the talk of the town as people wondered about the long lines of cars and the stream of people seen along Curtis Road Saturday evening, March 30. According to the manager of Atmore Dragway, the clogged roadways leading to the racing venue were the result of a springtime ritual that will probably be repeated in about three weeks. “It’s just a phenomenon…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
6 to be inducted into Atmore Area Hall of Fame
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Six outstanding citizens will be inducted into the Atmore Area Hall of Fame April 27. They are Dr. Wil Baker, Robert Faircloth, Ann Gordon, Novy L. Hale, the Rev. Isaac Holt, and Wayne Stacey. The 14th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner is set for Saturday, April 27, 6 p.m., at The Club. Tickets, $25, each are available at Atmore News, 128 N.…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago