Atmore News

DHR honors Marshall, welcomes Jones
The DHR Board, from left, Judy Crane, Carol Fountain, incoming board member Nicole Jones, Director Lynn Barnes, Board Chairwoman Maggie Silbernagel, outgoing board member Magaline Marshall. Not pictured are Andrew Walton, Joe Elliott, and Carol Elkins. News Staff Report Atmore resident Magaline Marshall was honored recently as she stepped down from the Escambia County Department of Human Resources (DHR) Board.“Magaline has served on the DHR Board selflessly and with distinction…
Women of Distinction
Dozens participate in group’s 14th annual cancer walk More than 50 people eventually arrived to take part in the walk. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer More than 50 people — a mixed group of mostly women that also featured several men and a few children — turned out for this year’s Women of Distinction Cancer Awareness Walk, the 14th year in a row the group has held the event.“We’ve been…
Williams Station Day 2022
Juried Art Best of Show – Jim Gay Pottery WSD provides a good opportunity for running into old friends (and students). Former educator Beth Drew ran into a former student, Atmore Police Officer Kentrae Boggan The Cruisers Unlimited Car Show always takes us back in time. 5K Run Winners 18 & Younger Group 1st – James Johnson & 1st Overall 2nd – Parker Lassiter & 2nd Overall 3rd – Caleb…
Obituaries, week of October 26, 2022
Johnny Ray Burkett Mr. Johnny Ray Burkett, Sr., age 64, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022, in Pensacola, Fla. He was a lifelong resident of Atmore, Ala. and a member of Westside Baptist Church. He was employed with Masland Carpets with forty-two years of service. He was an avid Alabama Football Fan and always loved going to the Smoky Mountains. He had a love for gospel and country music, especially…
Fistful of dollars
Robber attacks store employee; takes credit cards, less than $40 cash Crime scene tape adorned the front of New York Fashions Saturday afternoon. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore police and area lawmen were still searching at midweek for the man who used a crowbar or similar blunt object to attack a local clothing store employee Saturday afternoon (October 15), then make off with the employee’s credit cards and less…