Atmore News

Escambia County Middle School Principal Takecia Barlow, center, accepts checks from Johnson Ford’s Ben Odom, at left, and Atmore Mayor Jim Staff on Friday, November 21. The Staff family contributed $600; the city’s two new-car dealers, Johnson Ford and Jason Pilger Chevrolet, donated $400 each. The money will be used to help pay for virtual reality goggles that will be used in classroom lessons.

Special to Atmore News The following press release was issued by the Alabama Department of Public Health. State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mary McIntyre cautioned Alabamians about rising rates of COVID-19 and asked them to be vigilant during the days ahead. The spread of the virus has resulted in the greatest increases in hospitalizations since July, and for the past six weeks there have…

Beautiful Diamond is a 2-year-old female lab mix. She is the sweetest, most loving and well-mannered girl! Diamond recently had 7 precious puppies, so she will be available for adoption in a few weeks. Diamond is up to date on vaccinations and will be available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee, which includes spay. Make plans to come meet Diamond – by appointment only – Monday through Friday from…

The Atmore VFW Auxiliary held a book drive Saturday, November 21, to benefit the Atmore Chamber of Commerce Little Library program. The public was asked to donate new and gently used, age-appropriate books. Auxiliary members Jenny Hutto, left, and Gayle Johnson, reported a successful drive.

Williams Special to Atmore News Gabrielle Williams from Escambia Academy is at Universal Orlando Resort from November 22 to 25 with high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the country to represent the camp brands of Varsity Spirit in the Varsity Spirit Spectacular. The individuals invited to perform are part of the All-American program at Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) summer camps across the country. All-Americans…