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Pine Barren hosting bluegrass concert
The Unknown Bluegrass Band Pine Barren Baptist Church is hosting The Unknown Bluegrass Band who will minister in bluegrass gospel music Sunday, June 9, 10:30 a.m. The band is a south Alabama and regional favorite of many local venues and events.There is no charge. A love offering will be taken. Everyone is welcome.For more information, contact Pastor Mike Harper 850-256-0530 or cell 850-698-7542 or pianist Arelene Mack 251-359-3630.Driving directions from…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
In appreciation, in honor
From left, Niki Conway, Rev. Monroe Tucker and Sis. Nora Tucker, Darlene Murphy By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The Rev. Dr. Monroe and Sister Nora Tucker have been visiting Atmore Nursing Center twice a week for about 20 or so years – at least that’s as long as anyone can remember. The second and fourth Thursday, they visit, lead singing and bring the Word of God to the residents.Thursday, May 23,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time2 years ago
New arrivals at the library
Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivalsSeveral patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Rene’ Bunch: Weapons Grade by Tom Clancy  5 stars Rene’ Bunch: The Stolen Heir by Holly Black  5 stars Paula Wright: After Annie by Anna Quindlen  5 stars   Annise Bruley: The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson  5 stars…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Gifted students donate Turtle Point potato harvest to food banks
Gifted students posed after the potato harvest with teachers, chaperones, and the beneficiaries of the garden’s bounty. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The Escambia County Gifted Education Program was awarded a grant from the Alabama State Department of Education last December, and the money was used to launch an Environmental Stewardship project that involved all gifted students in grades 3-8 from across the county.That project, as well as the central…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
Area agencies, others take part in 4th Mental Health awareness event
Participants in the walk and resource fair posed for a group shot. Marlo Young and her fellow walkers stopped for a quick pose before entering the Boxcar Willie site. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A virtual host of mental health advocates gathered in Atmore last Saturday (May 25), but thanks to the weather, there weren’t as many of them as had initially committed to the gathering. And thanks again to…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago