Atmore News

Birth announcement
Ryder Oneal Tedder Richey and Cassandra Tedder of McCullough announce the birth of their son, Ryder Oneal Tedder, born February 19, 2024, at North Baldwin Infirmary. He weighed 6 lbs. 12 oz. and was 19 inches long.His maternal grandparents are Chuck and Mona Wilson of Atmore. Paternal grandparents are Bubba and Cindy Tedder of McCullough. He is the great-grandson of Wildy Boutwell of McCullough.Ryder was welcomed home by his big…
PHD Realty scholarships available
Special to Atmore News For the eighth consecutive year, PHD Realty announces the PHD Realty Determination Scholarship for 2024. This year, two $500 scholarships will be awarded to qualifying seniors who plan to attend technical school or college full-time in the fall.To be eligible, students must attend high school in Escambia and Monroe counties in Alabama, as well as Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Florida. The student must have…
Latino, Archbishop Rodi honored at St. Robert
After the mass, from left, Rev. Gordon Milsted, Tom Latino, Bonnie Latino, Archbishop Thomas Rodi, Rev. Joseph Chacko, Deacon Matt Jakubowski News Staff Report Archbishop Thomas Rodi visited St. Robert Catholic Church Sunday, March 10. The visit was two-fold – to celebrate Mass and to honor one of the parishioners, but there was a surprise for him as well.He celebrated mass with Rev. Gordon Milsted and Rev. Joseph Chacko as…
A family tradition
Mecoa Grunert From left, Eric M. Grunert, Mecoa E. Grunert, Shirley A. Grunert and Horst W. Grunert By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Horst (Mike) and Shirley Grunert of Atmore recently attended their grandson’s graduation from boot camp.This is the third generation of what has become a family tradition in military service.Horst served 20 years in the Navy.The couple’s son Eric served four years in the Army, then 20 years in the…
Obituaries, week of March 13, 2024
Mary “Sue” Perry Johnson Mrs. Mary “Sue” Perry Johnson, age 88, of Dacula, Ga. passed away Monday, March 4, 2024. She was born in McDonough, Ga. to George Robert Perry and Emma Grace Greer. She was a 1954 graduate of McDonough High School. She retired from Amoco Oil Company, as well as the Internal Revenue Service. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Dacula. She was preceded in…