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Bishops to be honored
Dr. Bernard and Felicia Bishop Destiny Worship Center will host Bishop and Leading Lady Dr. Bernard and Felicia Bishop Pastor’s Love Celebration with four special services in March and April. The theme for all services is “Laboring for the Lord,” taken from I Corinthians 15:58. Services will be held Sunday, March 14, with Pastor Tristan Stanton at 10 a.m., and Pastor Michelle Fraizer at 4 p.m. Services will be held…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Ribbon cutting
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Hometown Nutrition Thursday, March 4. Chamber board members joined the owner and employees for the occasion. Shown are, from left, A.J. Beachy, Erin Hankins, David Dobson, Karelis Morales, Sydney Stewart, Anna Boatwright, Angela Boatwright (owner), Savannah Spence, Emilee Waters, Anna Marie Gilchrist and Anna Norton.
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Council pays tribute to Vietnam veterans
From left, Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary Post 7016 members Jenny Hutto, Arlene Delafosse and Gayle Johnson display the proclamation. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore City Council members swept quickly through a light agenda during their Monday, March 8, meeting, tackling five items in about 12 minutes. The city’s governing body chose delegates to the annual Alabama League of Municipalities meeting, approved a cancer awareness walk and a fundraising…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Lights, camera, GECA!
1st 2021 show is film By ELLEN JOHNSON Special to Atmore News On Saturday, March 27, the Greater Escambia Council for the Arts will premiere its first ever filmed staging of a show with their performance of Shakespeare’s comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” What started as a typical production for the organization turned into a film due to the challenges brought about by Covid-19. The cast and crew were made…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Space jam
Officials look to solve parking problem City officials tried to buy the Trammell Square strip mall, which has quadrupled in price. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer The ongoing revitalization of downtown Atmore has brought more shops to the area along or adjacent to Main Street, which has brought more people, which has created a greater need for parking space. City of Atmore officials and local economic development specialists are…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago