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Ribbon cutting held
A ribbon cutting was held at Tax Pro Elite Friday, February 3. Several Chamber of Commerce board members, Chamber Ambassadors and friends joined owner April Lambert for the event. Shown are, from left, front, Trae Lee, Eli Godwin, David Dobson, Paolo Gorme, Kainoa Gumapac, Jessica Franco, Makala Lee, David Weber; back, Silas Seamans, Brandy Giger, Bub Gideons, Myrna Monroe, Yolanda Giles, April Lambert, Chris Singleton, Brittney Brooks, Donna Gilman, Mallorie…
Baseball registration set
Atmore Cal Ripken Baseball registration will be held Saturday, February 11, and continue each Saturday through February 25 at Atmore City Hall Auditorium from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. You may register at Murray Johnson Insurance, 105 E. Louisville Avenue, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., during weekdays. T-Ball – ages 4 through 6 Pitching machine – ages 7 & 8 10 & under – ages 9 & 10 12…
Mt. Olive celebrating pastor and first lady
The membership of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating their Pastor’s 33rd Year Love Celebration. The theme is “Worthy of Double Honor.” The Scripture is 1 Timothy 5:17 – “Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.” Services begin Thursday, February 9, 7:30 p.m., with a Love Night honoring Sister Nora Tucker, the pastor’s wife. The…
NDP Committee connecting with churches
The local National Day of Prayer Committee is beginning work on this year’s event to be held Thursday, May 4. NDP Committee Chairman JoAnn Martin is making a plea for area churches to get involved. “The NDP Committee is so excited about the upcoming 2017 National Day of Prayer, as we come together to pray for our community, country, and each other,” JoAnn said. “We are asking all churches in…
Spring planting is near – Join the Arbor Day Foundation in February and receive 10 free trees
Joining the Arbor Day Foundation is an ideal way to get in the mood for spring planting. Anyone who joins the Foundation in February 2017 will receive 10 free Colorado blue spruce trees or 10 free redbud trees to plant when the weather turns warm. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. “These trees will help beautify your home for many years to come,”…