Atmore News

Atmore Lions celebrate 95th anniversary
By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News February 2, 2023, was celebrated in a big way by Atmore Lions as they gathered at First Presbyterian Church to acknowledge the 95th anniversary of the Atmore Lions Club. The 35 in attendance also included special guests Past District Governor Bobby Ziglar, Past District Governor and Council Chair Linda Ziglar, sponsor of the Escambia County High School Leo Club Barbara Whatley, and Leo president…
Lions celebrate service
Patty Davis displays presidents’ plaque By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met February 1, in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital with President Lion Chuck Brooks presiding. Lion Chuck also gave the blessing and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.The Lions largest fundraiser, the annual golf tournament, will take place at the Atmore Country Club on Saturday, February 25. Shotgun will begin…
Gamma Omega works, learns
Hilda Brantley displays her grandfather’s pocket notebook – one of her inspirations By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News Gamma Omega chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met February 2, in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church.Chapter president Nancy Karrick presided. Evelyn Bilbo presented the devotion.The main item of business was the upcoming eyeglasses drive in the Atmore schools the week of Valentine’s Day. Members picked up the…
Obituaries, week of February 8, 2023
Wilbur L. Walton, Jr. Mr. Wilbur L. Walton, Jr., age 81, of Dothan, Ala., passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 after an extended illness. He was born to the late Dr. and Mrs. Wilbur L. Walton. He was a 1959 graduate of Dothan High School. He attended the University of Alabama and a member Sigma Nu Fraternity. He later became the lead vocalist in the band “The James Gang.” Their…
Park shooting
APD chief: ‘Senseless acts’ won’t be tolerated By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore police have still not reported an arrest in the shooting that took place last Wednesday night (January 25) at a municipal park, but Police Chief Chuck Brooks said his department will not let up in its investigation into the “senseless” incident.“This was a senseless act of violence that will not be tolerated,” Brooks said this week of…