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Public hearing set on urgent care facility
News Staff Report Do you have questions or concerns about the construction of healthcare facilities near the interstate? You may have your voice heard at a public hearing Wednesday, December 30, 10 a.m., in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. Discussion will include proposed issuance by the Escambia County Health Care Authority of its tax-exempt note not to exceed $3.5 million, to finance the construction, furnishing and equipping of…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Obituaries, week of December 27, 2020
Minnie Stacey Stacey Mrs. Minnie Stacey, age 77, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in Bay Minette, Ala. She was a native of Atmore, Ala. and had resided in Perdido, Ala. for most of her life. She baby sat in her home until her health prevented her from doing so. She loved her church, her family and everyone. She believed if you couldn’t say something nice then don’t say anything…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Shop with a Cop
Members of the Atmore Police Department were joined by Atmore City Council members, and staff of Rachel Patterson Elementary School and Escambia County Middle School to make Christmas brighter for area families, with $100 for 100 families. They took kids (and families) shopping at the Atmore Walmart Thursday, December 17. Shown, Police Captain John Stallworth shops with Seth Respress. Seth’s parents, Lindsey Respress and Colton Respress, are shown at right.
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Frosty and friends
Frosty the Snowman leads a line of marching children around the floor during the 14th annual Change of Mind Ministry Christmas party, held December 19 at Grace Fellowship Church. The snowman and Santa were joined by Mickey and Minnie Mouse for the event, which drew more than 100 people, about half of them children. Attendees enjoyed pizza and various holiday goodies; each got at least one gift that was donated…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Food drive
Classes at Rachel Patterson Elementary School held a food drive recently. Not only did the drive benefit the community but the class which collected the most food was treated to a pizza party. That honor went to Jessica Lockett’s kindergarten class which collected 100 cans of food. Shown with the students are, from left, Assistant Principal Keiana White, Loumeek White, Pastor Darryl North (Empowerment Tabernacle), Jessica Lockett, Deacon Jimmie Marshall,…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago