Atmore News

Obituaries, week of May 9, 2021
Willie “Woobie” StaceyMr. Willie “Woobie” Stacey, of Rabun, Ala. passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at his home. He was a talker; he would sit around and talk to his family for hours about past events. After his retirement he became an avid fisherman and would give daily reports on the river. He was always talking about how hardheaded his brothers were and they wouldn’t do anything like he wanted…
Weekly vaccination clinics in Atmore, Brewton
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Alabama Department of Public Health officials announced last week that county health departments in the state’s Southwestern District began this week conducting free, weekly walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics, including in Atmore and Brewton.The Atmore clinic will be conducted from 9 to 11 a.m. each Monday until further notice at the county health department offices (Suite 17) in the satellite courthouse on U.S. 31. In Brewton,…
Miss Mayfest pageants
Little Miss Mayfest From left, Lux Kate Nall, runner-up, Miss Photogenic, Best Hair, Best Dress; Kaelynn Mae Chafin, Little Miss Mayfest, Personality, Best Walk, Best Smile Junior Miss Mayfest From left, Sarah Noel Little, runner-up, Miss Photogenic, Personality, Best Smile; Allison Claire Harris, Junior Miss Mayfest, Best Hair, Best Walk, Best Dress Petite Miss Mayfest From left, Madelyn Massingill, third runner-up, Miss Photogenic; Kadahlyn Salter, second runner-up, Personality, Best Walk,…
Mayfest 2021 Beautiful Baby Contest winners
0-1 year old From left, Knox Ramer, boys’ runner-up; Samuel Presley, boys’ winner; Emersyn Rolin, girls’ winner; Ariella Jade Gregson, girls’ runner-up 1 year From left, Jaycelyn Smith, girls’ winner tie; Brooklyn McMillan, girls’ winner tie; Emma Guerrero, girls’ runner-up; Silas Donaldson, boys’ winner; Hudson Hammonds, boys’ runner-up 2 year girls From left, Emerlynn Breeze, runner-up; Sophia Givens, winner 3 year girls From left, Vilma Jane Watson, runner-up; Sanaiyhh Monae…
Mrs. Edwards celebrates104th birthday
Ella Louise Edwards with friend and neighbor Karean Reynolds Special to Atmore News Ella Louise Edwards, born May 2, 1918, celebrated her 104th birthday Sunday.Her celebration included her six children, most of her 40 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a host of special friends.Ms. Edwards is one of four siblings born to Herbert and Ella Edwards. Although she is the sole surviving member of her immediate family, she has continued her…