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The boys are back in town … or they will be Saturday
By Bonnie Bartel Latino Special to Atmore News Ten of Atmore’s 1961 Sr League Baseball All Stars will return home this Saturday. Look for them after 1130 a.m. when they make two presentations to the Atmore Historical Society at Heritage Park.  Over a year ago I received a call from my childhood Atmore friend Ricky Webb. The back yards of our parents’ homes on  S. Trammell and S. Carney Streets were on the katywampus side of adjacent. I have a soft spot…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Scam using local pastor’s name
Gartman By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Apple Inc. has warned consumers that scam artists are trying to bilk their victims by using cards issued by the world’s largest technology company. Those scammers have brought their ruse to Atmore, and they’re using the name of a local preacher to try and separate locals from their money.Andy Gartman, pastor of Atmore First United Methodist Church, confirmed this week reports that the shady…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
ADPH continues to recommend universal indoor masking in schools to help mitigate COVID-19
Special to Atmore News Even though the overall level of community transmission of COVID-19 is declining in Alabama and the number of cases is decreasing, the majority of counties in the state continue to have high, moderate or substantial levels of disease. COVID-19 transmission levels in the community, along with vaccine levels, healthcare capacity, surveillance testing, and in-school reported outbreaks or cases should all be considered prior to changes in…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago