Atmore News

Obituaries for week of March 31, 2019
Willie Bernard Blackwell  Mr. Willie Bernard Blackwell, age 82, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in Pensacola, Fla. He was a native of Excel, Ala., former resident of Conecuh Co, Ala., and had resided in McDavid, Fla. since 1978. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, serving with the U.S. Army where he retired with twenty years of service and received two bronze stars. He was an avid outdoorsman,…
Got a home for Lou?
Gorgeous Lou is a 2-year old Husky / Shepherd mix that is looking for her “furever” home. Lou loves to be around people and will welcome you with a gentle hug. Unfortunately, Lou is heartworm positive which is curable with treatment. She is up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee, which includes spay. Please make plans to come meet Lou Monday through Friday…
CACC’s Hussey guest speaker at Lions Club
The Atmore Lions Club met March 20 in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. Lion Candace Wooten presided and Chuck Brooks gave the invocation. Fourteen members and two guests were present. Members were informed of the LCIF raffle and getting tickets from Candace as well as being reminded about the golf tournament coming up in May. Lion Richard Maxwell introduced Steven Hussey from Coastal Alabama Community College who spoke…
RP Star Students
Friday, March 22, was a busy day for everyone at Rachel Patterson Elementary School. Outstanding students were selected for the Star Students picture. Faculty, staff and students were dressed for Storybook Character Day (complete with a parade through the school), and it was the Friday before spring break. Star Students for March are, from left, first row, Shanniah Brown, Ma’Kenzee Madison, Maciea Martin, Tihanna Nicleson, Skyler Wallace, Braleigh Barnes, William…