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Obituaries, week of May 1, 2024
Clyde Helton Mr. Clyde Helton, age 94, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at his home in Robinsonville after a long illness. He was born in Atmore to Fonnie and Junnie Helton. One of his most treasured memories was having played on the undefeated Atmore Blue Devils football team in 1950. He served in the Army serving in Alaska and upon completion of his service to his country, he…
Cases dismissed
Judge grants AG’s requests Atmore News Staff When veteran prosecutor Thomas Govan of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office made his initial appearance April 10 in Escambia County Circuit Court as head of the state’s pursuit of charges against four people accused of revealing grand jury secrets, he asked Judge Ben Fuller for 30 days to familiarize himself with the cases.Govan, who is chief of the AG’s Criminal Trials Division, apparently…
Atmore man dies in crash
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore man was killed early Friday, April 19, when he apparently lost control of his 2010 Mercury Milan, left U.S. 31 and crashed into a tree.Alabama State Troopers reported that 34-year-old Derrel D. Williams lost his life in the single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:31 a.m.The fatal crash occurred near U.S. 31’s 34-mile marker, approximately seven miles south of the Atmore city limits,…
Hall of Fame inductees named
By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The Atmore Area Hall of Fame Committee has made its selection for the 2024 inductees. They are Velma Jackson-Wilkins, Foster Kizer, Lavan Martin, James McNeil, Howard H. Patterson Sr., Dr. Delaine Salter, and Rev. Monroe Tucker.The committee is changing the induction ceremony this year. Rather than an evening event, it will be held Sunday afternoon, May 19, at 2 p.m., at The Club. Heavy hors d’oeuvres…
City issues mental health awareness month proclamation
Marlo Young, in center holding proclamation, and several Prima Girls Mentoring Program members and adult advisors posed with city officials after the council session. The group included Prima Girls Alyshia Howard, Aliegha Simmons, Aulbrey Williams, Kevionna Wiggins, Jenesis Dirden, Teaya McMillan, Paisley Macks, Kearden Frye, Zoriyah Bayne, S’Mari Brown, Raniyah Johnson. Adults included Rev. Sr. Donzell Young, Cordia Lee, Nicole Jones and Dr. Teresa Smith. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer…