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Dumpster diving
Thrift store plagued by theft of donated items By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer As most people are aware, downtown Atmore’s We Care Thrift Store accepts donations of clothes, household items, furniture and more, then sells those items to finance the We Care Program prison ministry. Officials of the local store have recently reported that their effort to finance the ministry, which is designed to help the families of those…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
MLK Parade route set
News Staff Report The annual Martin Luther King Parade and Memorial Program will be held Monday, January 20. The parade line-up is at 9 a.m. at Houston Avery Park on Martin Luther King Avenue, with the parade rolling at 10 a.m. The parade route is as follows: * MLK Avenue to Carver Avenue, right on Carver * Carver to Ashley Street, right on Ashley * Ashley to Main Street, right…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Applications accepted for fruit, vegetable vouchers
Escambia County Agency on Aging officials announced that applications for fruit and vegetable vouchers are now being accepted.   Those who wish to obtain vouchers must be age 60 or over, and household income limits apply.   For more information, call the agency on aging at 251-368-1032 and choose option 7.   Those calling need to have their total household income and the last four digits of their social security…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Alabama Power preparing to deal with storms’ impact
Alabama Power crews are preparing today for the possibility of a widespread storm system predicted to move through the state Saturday. “Alabama Power is ready to respond to the storms that are expected to impact the state tomorrow,” said Alabama Power spokeswoman Katie Bolton. “We encourage all of our customers to stay weather aware and follow our company updates, and local emergency management authorities, so you and your family stay…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
VFW Auxiliary changes ‘baby shower’ plans
The Atmore VFW Auxiliary has been planning to hold a “baby shower” to benefit the Women’s Health Program at Birmingham VA Medical Center which provides maternity care to expecting moms and mothers who are veterans. The event is called the Mommy and Me baby shower. The drop-off day was to be this Saturday, January 11. However, due to the threat of severe weather, VFW Auxiliary President Gayle Johnson is requesting…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago