Atmore News

Obituaries week of August 16, 2023
Ricky L. Milstead Mr. Ricky L. Milstead, age 62, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, in Pensacola, Fla. He has resided most of his life in McDavid, Fla. He worked in the gas and oil field business for many years. He enjoyed tinkering on different things, going fishing and to the mountains. He enjoyed playing a good game of pool and darts. He was preceded in death by his parents,…
Metzler addresses Lions
Don Metzler, Lion Taylor Lee By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club meeting on August 2, 2023, was called to order by President Renee Hardy, who also led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Lion Anne Hetzel gave the invocation. Lion Patty Davis introduced prospective member Billy Blair.Following lunch, Lion Taylor Lee introduced Don Metzler who spoke to the group about We Care…
Sharing a vision
McClung addresses educators. By MICHELE MCCLUNGSpecial to Atmore News Following is the welcome by Escambia County School Superintendent Michele McClung at the 2nd Annual Back-to-School Pep Rally Friday, August 4, Flomaton High School auditorium. Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, esteemed educators and school staff, and guests:Good morning and welcome to our 2nd annual Back-to-School Pep Rally!Today, we stand together as a unified force, ready to embark on another exciting journey…
Mobile man sought in fatal Brooks Lane shooting
Atmore police reported this afternoon (Tuesday, Aug. 1) that a Mobile man, who they say should be considered armed and dangerous, is responsible for the July 25 murder of an Atmore man. Sgt. Darrell McMann reported that APD investigators have obtained warrants for the arrest of 19-year-old Antonio LeMarcus Pettaway II, who is accused of fatally shooting Jatyrain Aquamini “Tank” Tolbert, 22, while Tolbert sat in his car. Police said…
Main Street Atmore Foundation receives PepsiCo Foundation’s Smiles in Action Award
Special to Atmore News Main Street Atmore Foundation has announced that MSAF was recognized with a Smiles in Action Award from the PepsiCo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP), one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. The program is a part of the company’s efforts to support local communities by providing resources for valuable programming, such as our Façade Incentive Program.Main Street Atmore is one…