Atmore News

Obituaries for week of June 30, 2019
Clifton H. Mims, Jr.  Mr. Clifton H. Mims, Jr., age 67, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Atmore to the late Clifton H. Sr. and Lorene Tucker Mims. He attended Jefferson Davis Community College and AUM of Montgomery, Ala. He was a very active member of the First United Methodist Church of Atmore where he served in many…
‘Let’s Do Lunch’ a big success
News Staff Report The Pride of Atmore Board hosted Myrna’s Salad Luncheon Monday, June 24, in the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Attendees enjoyed a myriad of salads of every description. Proceeds from the luncheon benefit POA’s downtown renovation project. Shown are board members and helpers, from left, Foster Kizer, Emilee Waters, Kathy Swift, Dale Ash, Cindy Colville, Bub Gideons, Sandy Helton, Myrna Monroe, Jonathan Thompson, Tom Tschida, Jonathan Barnes,…
Honoring future educators
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The Escambia County Teachers Association held their summer training seminar Friday, June 21, in Atmore. While several topics were on the agenda, one of the priorities was the introduction of Jordyn Pleasant, a 2019 graduate of Escambia County High School. Jordyn has committed to coming back to Atmore to teach when she gets her degree at Alabama State University. Also committing is ECHS graduate Adonis…