Atmore News

Art crosswalks
Thanks to funds from ALProHealth, administered by the Escambia County Extension System, some Atmore crosswalks are getting a makeover. Landis Design Co. is working on the Trammell and Ridgeley street intersection, but have been delayed at times due to rain. As of now, this is the only intersection scheduled for art crosswalks. Anthony Wiggins, Escambia County Extension Coordinator, works with local citizens to identify and fund projects. Shown, Dave Landis,…
Community Fun Day set July 24
Special to Atmore News Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks, Atmore Fire Chief Ron Peebles, Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson and Atmore District 3 City Councilwoman Eunice Johnson will join forces Saturday, July 24, to present Atmore Community Fun Day.The event, for people of all ages, will take place at the recently cleaned-up area of Patterson Street, just across from Patterson Street Apartments, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.The free, three-hour…
Obituaries, week of July 7, 2021
Kimble Nikita Davis Mr. Kimble Nikita Davis, age 58, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 in Atmore, Ala. He was a lifelong resident of Atmore. He loved plants and gardening. He always had a “Green Thumb”. He adored all his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Frances Hayles Davis.Mr. Davis is survived by his sister, Gaye King; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and…
Juggling at the library
Every year, the Atmore Public Library staff brings unique activities to the summer reading program held each Friday in June. To wrap up this year’s program, Wink Dananberg came to the library June 25 to demonstrate juggling and to teach a few audience participants to juggle. Well, at least to learn the basics. Shown, Wink works with Jenna Kennell on her juggling skills.