Atmore News

Obituaries, week of June 7, 2023
Dorothy Betts Ms. Dorothy Betts, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Saturday, May 22, 2023 at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced later by Christian Memorial Funeral Home. Jody Douglas Findley Mr. Jody Douglas Findley, age 42, of Century, Fla., passed away Friday, May 26, 2023. He was born in Franklin, La. to John Douglas and Linda Mae Findley. Later in life moved to…
Another shooting
1 killed, 1 injured in city’s 10th gun-involved incident this year By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore police were still investigating at midweek a predawn Monday (May 29) shooting that left an Atmore man dead and another wounded. The exchange of gunfire was at least the 10th shooting incident in the community this year, the third that resulted in the death of a local resident.Both victims were taken to Atmore…
Speaking for the names on the monuments
Chief Warrant Officer 5 (ret.) Greg Turberville By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Organizers of the Memorial Day ceremony at Atmore City Hall Monday morning didn’t put out enough chairs or print enough programs for everyone. And it was a good problem to have.VFW 7016 Commander Billy Gates said that was on him, but he did everything according to past history. However, this year, history didn’t repeat itself as more folks than…