Year: 2020

Atmore News

Mayfest set for July 31, Aug. 1
News Staff Report Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce officials announced Friday, May 8, that Mayfest, which has served as the unofficial kick-off to summer in Atmore for years, has been rescheduled for Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1, at Tom Byrne Park. The Chamber was forced to postpone the two-day event due to the COVID-19 virus. “The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce … is looking forward to putting on…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Coming back to life
Restaurants, other entities reopen with restrictions By DON FLETCHER and SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writers Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey loosened last week some of the restrictions placed on businesses and residents under her Stay at Home order. Businesses considered “non-essential,” such as clothing and shoe stores, furniture stores and general retail stores are now allowed to open, with social distancing and occupancy restrictions. The same goes for barber shops, beauty…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Obituaries, week of May 10,2020
Sharon Marie Bryant Brown Brown Ms. Sharon Marie Bryant Brown, age 61, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in Atmore. She was born to the late Wiley Houston and Mary Marie Hadley Byrd. She was the owner of State Line Pawn Shop and was a member of Cross Point Church in Atmore. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gary Lynn Bryant; husband, Ronnie Kent…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Meet Handsome Elliot
Handsome Elliot is a one-year-old domestic shorthair tabby looking for his “purrfect” home. Elliot is a very sweet and loving boy who loves to snuggle up and purr with humans and other animals, but also loves to play. If you are looking for an awesome kitty to keep you company, Elliot is just the “furbaby” you need. He’s up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $60…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Giving out masks
The Yellow Hat Society, with help from Bub Gideons, met at the Masland entrance Monday, May 4, to pass out masks. They gathered at 2:30 in order to get one shift leaving and the next one coming in. The members who gave out masks are, from left, Ann Lawrence, Vasaroy Johnson, Paulette Johnson, Lillie Johnson, Teresa Dees, Shelia Johnson Williams, and Bub Gideons who supplied the masks sewn locally. Not…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago