Atmore News

Legion hosting oratorical contest
Special to Atmore News The 3rd Divisions American Legion Oratorical Contest will be held Saturday, March  5, 10 a.m., at American Legion Post 90, corner of Man and Church. The public is invited to attend. There are two contestants competing in this year’s contest representing the 35th District and Charles R. Vickery Legion Post #12 in Dothan, and the 32nd District and W. Clyde Northington Post #122 in Prattville. Post…
Florida Youth Tour inspires local students
Area students on the youth tour, from left, Caleb Jackson, Milton High School; Drake Driskell, Northview High School; Taylor Baggett, Central High School; Caroline Harp, Jay High School; Hannah Bott, Central High School; Taylor George, Central High School; Julianna Money, Northview High School Special to Atmore News When Northview High School junior Drake Driskell sat on the floor of the Florida Senate for a mock bill debate, appreciation for the…
Obituaries, week of March 2, 2022
Sally Barnett Bridgman Mrs. Sally Barnett Bridgman, age 62, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022.  She was born in Atmore to Ned and Ethel Prestwood Barnett.  She was a graduate of Troy University and worked as a secretary for many years with Brantley’s Tires.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Miles Brandon Bridgman and her siblings, Preston Barnett, Farrar Barnett and Glen Barnett.…