Year: 2019

Don Fletcher

City pays homage to nation’s veterans
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer About 50 people, including men and women wearing campaign caps from World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf War, crowded into Atmore City Hall’s Council Chambers on November 12 for the city’s annual Veterans Day program. The event, which lasted about half an hour, featured prayers for and praise for the veterans, as well as their comrades who have passed on and those…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Local qualifying
BOE chair Grissett’s candidacy still up in air By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer The lack of a local Democratic Party chairman could mean that Escambia County Board of Education Chairman Willie Grissett’s name won’t be on the March 3 Democratic Primary ballot. Grissett, who has represented District 5 on the local school board for the past 24 years and has served for the past nine years as the BOE’s…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Obituaries, week of November 17, 2019
Robert Franklin Johnson, Jr.   Mr. Robert Franklin Johnson, Jr., age 63, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 in Mobile, Ala. He was a native and life-long resident of Atmore, Ala. He was a retired mechanic from Gulf Construction with ten years of service; a veteran serving with the US Army in Special Forces and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. Johnson,…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Meet Little Anne
Beautiful Little Anne is a two-year-old female redbone coon hound who is looking for a cozy spot in front of a nice, warm fireplace to curl up and spend these cool evenings. She is the sweetest, most loving and well-mannered girl! She loves to play, give out kisses and enjoy lazy days with cuddling time. Little Anne is up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Williams named to sports hall of fame
News Staff Report Lasheka D. Williams of Atmore was among the inductees in the 42nd Annual Miles College Sports Hall of Fame ceremony held October 4. Williams, the daughter of Theodis and Brenda Williams of Atmore, is a 2005 graduate of Escambia County High School. While in high school, she participated in softball, basketball, dance, and cheerleading. “While participating in sports, softball has always been my passion since being introduced…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago