Atmore News

Obituaries, week of July 5, 2020
Barry Edward Autrey Autrey Barry Edward Autrey, age 67, current resident and native of Atmore, Ala., passed away suddenly Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Ascension Sacred heart Covenant Care in Pensacola, Fla. He was a US NAVY Veteran. A Homegoing Celebration will be held Friday, July 3, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Emmanuel’s Faith Center Church, 710 E. Ridgeley Street Atmore. Public viewing 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Funeral Service…
How Atmore became a designated community
Pride of Atmore Executive Director Foster Kizer, right, chats with Anne Marie Bryan, left, Monroeville Main Street Executive Director, and Main Street Alabama President and State Coordinator Mary Helmer, center. Special to Atmore News On Tuesday, June 23, Atmore’s Main Street Alabama new program launch was held for the public and media as Atmore joined 27 other Alabama communities with this designation. Atmore became affiliated with the Main Street Alabama…
First Assembly hosts ‘Celebration of Freedom’
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The congregation of Atmore First Assembly hosted their 31st annual patriotic presentation “Celebration of Freedom” Sunday, June 28. The program is always held the Sunday before July 4th, and it’s an excellent way to usher in America’s birthday. Each year, veterans are honored in general and a few are selected for individual recognition. This year six veterans were honored. First Assembly Pastor Bro. Don Davis…
Atmore Recycling opens Saturday
Crosby By JOSH FRYE News Staff Writer A new face has been added to the Atmore area business community with the opening of Atmore Recycling on West Nashville Avenue, in the former Mills Fence Co. building. Business owner Matt Crosby, a Pensacola native, is adding a new place for the community to be able to dump scrap metal and cans while making a buck or two in the process. Crosby,…
Meet Karen
Karen is a 5-month-old female beagle mix that is very good with people and other animals. She enjoys cuddle time just as much as she does play time. Karen is up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee, which includes spay. Please make plans to come meet Karen – by appointment only – Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Atmore…