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Obituaries, week of February 9,2020
Sara “Tiny” Waters Mrs. Sara “Tiny” Waters, age 66, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in Atmore, Ala. She was a native of Atmore and had resided in the Century and Flomaton area for most of her life. She was a member of the Gospel Light Temple Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, James Earl Waters; parents, Thomas and Jewell Hanks; daughter, Kim Sims;…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Precious puppy alert!
The Atmore / PCI Animal Shelter has three adorable 10-week old lab mix puppies available for adoption. The two beautiful sisters are named Farrah and Daphne and their handsome brother is Cooper. If you are looking to add a new “furever” friend, two or three to your family, here is the perfect opportunity. These siblings are up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee,…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
‘The best ever’
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher “The best ever.” That’s what Escambia County High School band director Hayley Cockrell said about the nine students who participated in the 47th Annual Southeastern United States (SEUS) Honor Band at Troy University last week, January 30 through February 1. A total of 800 students were at Troy competing for position in the honor band. Nine students were selected to go to Troy from the…
by Sherry Digmon access_time4 years ago
CACC looking for writers
Special to Atmore News Are you a self-published writer? A poet? A songwriter in search of an audience? The Monroeville Literary Festival has a stage for you! Monroeville is the Literary Capital of Alabama, and you are invited to showcase your talent on the Fifteen Minutes of Fame Stage! Writers of all genres are welcome to submit a sample of their work to MonroevilleLiterary Festival@gmail.com. All submissions must be readable…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Honoring Rosa Parks
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The house was packed … but it always is. About 150 people gathered Saturday morning, February 1, for the 14th Annual Rosa Parks Breakfast at Greater Mount Triumph Missionary Baptist Church. Lillie Johnson and her fellow members of the Yellow Hat Society presented the breakfast and program to honor the woman known as the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement. While the gathering is a…
by Sherry Digmon access_time4 years ago