Atmore News

Obituaries for the week of January 13,2019
Luvirn G. Mathis Mrs. Luvirn G. Mathis, age 83, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 in Atmore, Ala. She was a native of Atmore; former resident of Flomaton, Ala., and had resided in Atmore for most of her life. She retired from Monsanto with twenty-five years of service, She was a member of Marranatha Ministries serving as vice-president. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sherill and Gladys Goodwin;…
Through the looking glass: What’s ahead in 2019
With 2018 behind us, it is time to start looking at what you can expect from Washington in 2019. Under Republican leadership, we in Congress aimed to make America better off, and thanks to our many victories through conservative policies, we accomplished that goal. Under Democrat control, there is no telling what craziness will come out of the House of Representatives. We have already seen this past week the extent…
Trailer theft at Johnson Ford
Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks announced Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 8) that city police are investigating the January 3 theft of a flatbed trailer from a local auto dealer. According to a press release issued Tuesday afternoon by Brooks, Ben Odom, Sales Manager at Johnson Ford, reported to police that someone “came onto the property and stole a trailer.” Odom described the trailer as “an 18-foot black flatbed trailer with a…
Lee named to honors list
PORTALES, NM – Austin Lee of Atmore has been named to the Eastern New Mexico University Dean’s List for the fall 2018 semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours with a GPA between 3.25 and 4.00. ENMU offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree options. Courses are offered on campus and online.
2 from Atmore graduate at Troy
Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the Fall Semester and Term 2 of the 2018/2019 academic year. Atmore residents who graduated are * Ryan Daniel, Bachelor of Science * Perry Metzler, Bachelor of Science The Fall Semester includes graduates from the Troy, Ala., campus. Term 2 graduates include students at Troy’s campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery, along with teaching sites…