Atmore News

By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore’s United Fund officials announced a lofty goal during the organization’s annual campaign kickoff, held Wednesday, October 15, at Atmore Public Library. The local “umbrella” funding agency hopes to raise more than $39,000 to help fund nine separate agencies. “We’re excited about this coming fundraising year; we always look forward to it,” said Andrew Garner, who serves as president and vice-president of the local…

Special to Atmore News Pledging to “Go Orange” on Unity Day is a way for leaders, neighbors, parents, and students to visibly show solidarity to take part in the largest, most visible anti-bullying campaign in the world. No student should ever be afraid to go to school, connect with their friends online or feel that their torment is so bad that they consider suicide as a way to end their…

Special to Atmore News Atmore Community Hospital Therapy Services has announced a Halloween event designed specifically for children with special needs and their families. The event, called “Sensory Innovations” designed and coordinated by the Therapy Services Clinic will be held Monday, October 28 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. “Sometimes children with special needs are unable to participate in the ‘traditional’ trick-or-treat experience due to the unpredictability of Halloween,” said…