Year: 2025

Atmore News

Obituaries, week of April 30, 2025
Don Elbert Williams Mr. Don Elbert Williams, age 71, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in Bay Minette, Ala. He was born in Frisco City, Ala. He spent most of his life in McCullough Ala. He was a proud   of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. He dedicated his career to the construction industry before retiring.He had a passion for playing video games, particularly on his Xbox. He cherished his…
by Atmore News access_time3 days ago
Easter Vigil
St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church celebrated the Catholic Easter Vigil Saturday, April 19. This service is a solemn liturgy that marks the beginning of Easter Sunday and celebrates Christ’s resurrection. It’s a four-part service that includes the Service of Light, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of Baptism (if applicable), and Liturgy of the Eucharist. The vigil is a time for prayer, reflection, and celebration as Christians gather to anticipate the…
by Atmore News access_time5 days ago
High flying pot
Mobile woman busted in smuggling-by-drone scheme Robison By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A Mobile woman was arrested April 15, seven weeks after an investigation was launched by Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) narcotics officers in the wake of an attempt to smuggle marijuana into Holman Correctional Facility (Holman) by drone.Two drones were reportedly used — or one drone was used twice, prison officials didn’t say — in the attempted airborne…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 days ago
Flag retirement planned
By PAUL CHASONSpecial to Atmore News The members of Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 invite you to attend a Flag Retirement Ceremony on Saturday April 26 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The ceremony and retirements will be held behind the old American Legion building located at 101 W. Church Street in Atmore. Stop by and witness the ceremony or bring a flag and participate in the dignified retirement of…
by Submitted Article access_time5 days ago