May 2020 - Page 5 of 16

Don Fletcher

Fugitive murder suspect shot, killed by FBI in Atmore

Tobby Wiggins talks with FBI agents from the front door of the mobile home in which he had been hiding. News photo by Ditto Gorme A fugitive murder suspect was shot and killed Wednesday (May 20) in Atmore while Federal Bureau of Investigation agents were trying to take him into custody. James E. Jewell, Special Agent in Charge for the FBI’s Mobile Division, said during a brief Wednesday night press…

Masks from Alto to FFD

News Staff Report Foley Fire Chief Joey Darby learned from his mom, Jackie Darby, that Alto Products in Atmore was making facemask shields. He contacted Alto Wednesday, May 13, about the shields, and Thursday, May 14, he received a donated order of facemask shields to supply all response personnel at the Foley Fire Department. “As I shared with David Landa at Alto, it is great to see a local manufacturer…

Drive-by birthday

Mamie Watts was the honoree at a drive-by birthday celebration Thursday, May 14. Family and friends had her yard decorated for the occasion of her 80th birthday – vintage as the sign says. And, yes, she said it was fine to tell her age – she’s proud of every year.

Parading at ANC

Atmore Nursing Center residents and staff were treated to a car parade Friday, May 15, as families and friends drove by to wave and shout greetings. The nursing home has been unable to have visitors for several weeks, so this was a treat as some residents got to see family members for the first time in a long while.

DWC to honor graduates

Special to Atmore News Destiny Worship Center is planning a special event for next Sunday. According to Dr. Bernard and Lady Felicia Bishop, with COVID-19 many high school and college graduates have missed the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments and have not been given the highlight they well deserve. DWC is hosting Graduate Sunday, May 24, 10 a.m., to give special recognition to ALL high school and college graduates in…

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