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Atmore News

Obituaries, week of June 22, 2022

Clark Duval Thompson Mr. Clark Duval Thompson, age 71, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Flomaton, Ala. to Alfred Duval and Martha Johnson Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Judy Elaine Thompson. Mr. Thompson is survived by his children, Courtney (Chris) Harrison and Hope (Shawn) Lassiter, all of Atmore, Valerie (Mychal) Reddix of Spanish…

Back to his roots

Former EA coach Fountain selected to head W.S. Neal program Fountain By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Former Escambia Academy head football coach and athletic director Hugh Fountain will be returning to his roots. Fountain, head coach and athletic director at EA for the past 11 years, was officially hired Monday (June 13) as head coach and AD at W.S. Neal High (WSN). The announcement was made at the end…

Atmore veterinarian receives state award

Drs. Hank and Lacey Lee Special to Atmore News Dr. Hank Lee, co-owner of Lee Veterinary Clinic located in Atmore, was presented the Veterinarian of the Year Award by the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association (ALVMA) during an annual awards luncheon.Dr. Lee grew up on a beef cattle and row-crop farm in Atmore. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Auburn University in 1996, followed by a DVM from Auburn University’s College…

Yellow Hats introduce new school personnel

From left, Kike Pettaway, Forrest Jones, Vincent Harris By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The Yellow Hat Society hosted a meet and greet Friday, June 10, to introduce newly hired school personnel – Escambia County Middle School principal Forrest Jones, Escambia County High School principal Kike Pettaway, and ECHS coach Vincent Harris.About 70 attended the event, including the following elected officials: State Representative Alan Baker, State Senator Greg Albritton, Commissioner Brandon Smith,…

Escaped killer back in custody

Jeffery Strugg, convicted of a 2009 murder in Mobile County, is back behind bars after enjoying about 18 hours of freedom. Alabama Department of Corrections officials announced shortly after noon today (Monday, May 16) that Strugg, who escaped from the minimum-custody Mobile Community Based Facility in Prichard around 5:25 p.m. Sunday, was recaptured around 11:25 a.m. today, in Mobile, by ADOC’s Law Enforcement Services Division, who used a K9 team…