Atmore News

GECA auditions set
News Staff Report The next production of the Greater Escambia Council for the Arts is “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Auditions will be held Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m., at the theater, corner of Trammell and Nashville (Highway 31). Anyone ages 7 to 90 is welcome to audition. A slightly younger performer might be considered if a parent is in the cast. If you plan to audition, come…
Don’t forget the Exhibit!
News Staff Report Only a little more than a week remains to view the Bicentennial Exhibit at The Club. The last day, May 23, will be here before you know it, and you don’t want to miss this opportunity. Hours are as follows: Monday through Friday – noon until 6 p.m. Saturday – 10 until 2 p.m. Sunday – 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. There is no charge for viewing…
Land deal fails again
Council still at impasse over 10-acre hospital plot By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Members of the Atmore City Council remained at an impasse, failing for the third time in eight months to make a decision on a request by local healthcare officials for 10 acres of prime land on which a new hospital could be built. A late change to the agenda brought the issue before the council during…
Obituaries for week of May 12, 2019
Roberta Scott Johnson Mrs. Roberta Scott Johnson, age 75, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at her home in Atmore, Ala. She was a native of Goodway, Ala. and had resided in Atmore for most of her life. She was an avid flower gardener and loved to cook for family gatherings. She retired from Vanity Fair with fifteen years of service and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded…
Sweet sisters
If you are looking to add a sweet fur baby or two to your family, please come by and meet these two adorable girls! Haley and Hazel are 10-month-old hound sisters who weigh approximately 40 pounds and are looking for their “furever” home. Haley and Hazel are fun-loving girls who also love to lay around and enjoy lazy days. These sweet girls are great with other dogs and people. Although…