Atmore News

Charlotte Boyle attended the Alabama Silver Haired Legislature meeting October 1-4 in Montgomery. The ASHL writes resolutions rather than “bills.” When resolutions are finalized and approved, they are forwarded to the Governor, the House and Senate for consideration to be made a bill for passage into law. Shown are Charlotte Boyle representing District 66 and Speaker Pro Tem Winston Griggs.

In September the Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary held a stuffed animal drive to distribute animals to first responder agencies to give children in emergency / traumatic situations. The community responded and Monday, October 16, Auxiliary member Jenny Hutto and Auxiliary President Jackey Odom distributed stuffed animals to the Atmore police and fire departments, Poarch police and fire departments, and Medstar Ambulance. Shown, Hutto, left, and Odom, right, distribute stuffed animals…

More than 30 people of all ages took part in the 13th annual Women of Distinction (WOD) Cancer Awareness Walk, held Saturday, October 14. The group walked from Atmore City Hall to Houston Avery Park, and marchers paid $10 each. WOD President Yolanda Webster said proceeds from the event, which is held the second Saturday in October each year, will be used to buy gas cards for area cancer patients…

The Railway Arts Guild will present “Doubt: A Parable” this Friday, October 20, in Atmore for one night only. Additional showings will be presented on the Brewton campus of Coastal Community College October 27 and 28.This intense psychological drama won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play.It will be presented at the Nelson Place, 125 N. Main Street, at 7 p.m.Tickets are $15 and are…

Pride of Atmore’s Ribs on Ridgeley event became Ribs at the Encore at the Strand Thursday, October 12, when the sit-down dinner was moved to a new venue. Dinner was served beginning at 5:30, and some folks were waiting at the door for the barbecue rib dinners. Some diners came later as evidenced by the empty chairs at the long tables in Encore.