Atmore News

American Legion Post 90 and VFW Post 7016 hosted candidate Katie Britt at the Legion hall Thursday, December 9. Britt is running for the Senate seat being vacated by US Senator Richard Shelby who is retiring. About 30 people dropped by for the meet and greet including Kevin McKinley, shown with Britt.The meet and greet was followed by comments in which Britt thanked the men and women in the hall…

Gorme Paolo Gorme of Atmore received his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of South Alabama during commencement exercises Saturday, December 11.Paolo graduated cum laude with a degree in Exercise Science with a Concentration in Health and Fitness.His stole is patterned after the flag of the Philippines, his homeland.Paolo is the son of Ditto and Kharina Gorme of Atmore.

After 20 years, PeeWee Powell and family are ending the annual LA Bikers Toyz for Kidz drive in Atmore. The family hosted an appreciation dinner at David’s Catfish Wednesday, December 8, for folks who helped with Toyz through the years. PeeWee said if anyone wanted to continue the drive, his family would help them. PeeWee is shown at left. At right is his wife Annie and daughter Jody Jeter in…

The annual twilight Christmas parade was held Sunday, December 12, having been postponed from the day before due to the threat of inclement weather. The winners are shown here. Link to Christmas parade photo gallery https://atmorenews.com/gallery/christmas-parade-2021/tm_pg_album/christmas-parade-2021/ First Place – State Line Tires Second Place – Beulah Chapel Assembly Third Place – Tractor Supply Company Judges Choice – Dino Land Christian Daycare