Year: 2019

Atmore News

Mayfest is coming up
By EMILY WILSON Special to Atmore News Travel to the beautiful Atmore, Alabama for Mayfest 2019 on Saturday, May 4th for a day of fun-filled family activities at Tom Byrne Park. This quaint city park — surrounded by tall longleaf pines, oak trees, a central gazebo, and walking trail —offers the perfect setting for this event. We are sure Mayfest won’t disappoint with so much fun and exciting events throughout…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Burglars busted
Adult, juvenile found holding property taken in break-ins By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer A predawn raid carried out Monday (April 15) at a Harris Street residence resulted in the arrest of a two-person burglary ring believed responsible for either stealing or acting as a fence for property stolen in a string of residential break-ins stretching from Atmore and rural Escambia County, Alabama, into Florida. Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Obituaries for week of April 14, 2019
Sonya Marie Robinson Mims Mrs. Sonya Marie Robinson Mims, age 52, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in Mobile, Ala. She was a native and life-long resident of Atmore, Ala. She was a 1985 graduate of Escambia County High School and was Drum Major choreographing her own routines. She had a strong spirit and loved helping others. She loved riding and training horses, writing songs, music and was an advocate…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Wilson addresses Canoe Study Club
By PHYLLIS SHIPP Special to Atmore News The Canoe Study Club met on the afternoon of February 19, at the home of Mrs. Linda Ellison. Mrs. Ellison served delicious refreshments while club members, and the guest speaker, Mrs. Emily Wilson, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, enjoyed visiting. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Becky McDonald, president. Mrs. Wilson was invited to speak with the club about…
by Submitted Article access_time6 years ago
Students receive scholarships to RSTC
Special to Atmore News Montgomery – Forty-eight students have each been awarded a $3,600 scholarship to study in automotive manufacturing programs at Alabama’s community colleges. Three of those students will attend Reid State Technical College. The following students have been awarded scholarships to pursue a technical education certificate or associate degree at Reid State: * Joseph Brooks, Industrial Electronics Technology * Melissa Crutchfield, Industrial Electronics Technology and Industrial Maintenance Technology…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago