Atmore News

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…
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…
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…
Fire scare
Neighboring Piggly Wiggly evacuated after electrical short in meat market Piggly Wiggly employee Judy Anderson, at left, watches as an unidentified store employee unlocks the door to allow Atmore Fire Chief Ron Peebles and two firefighters to enter. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Tuesday, April 22, 2025 will be remembered by employees of the Piggly Wiggly store just across the Florida line from Atmore, as more than just a regular…