Atmore News

Obituaries, week of April 23, 2025
Ronald Wayne Boone Mr. Ronald Wayne Boone, age 80, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at his home. He was born in Atmore, Ala. and spent most of his life in Bratt, Fla. He was a devoted member of Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church. He loved relaxing on the porch enjoying the fresh air. Fishing and planting a garden were his favorite pastimes. He enjoyed time with family and friends sharing…
EMA director retires
During the April 3 meeting of the Escambia County Volunteer Fire Association (ECVFD), the county’s volunteer fire departments presented retiring Escambia County EMA Director David Adams with a plaque commemorating his 19 years of service to the county. Shown from left are Dakota Chancery, Jerry Gehman, Adams, Joey Moffett, and Charles Jackson.
Reid State students honored as part of 2025 All-Alabama Academic Team
Middleton Watson Reid State students Darrian Middleton and Tristan Watson were among fewer than 50 students recognized as the 2025 All-Alabama Academic Team. They were honored Friday, April 11, during the Alabama Community College System’s (ACCS) All-Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program in Birmingham.Darrian Middleton and Tristan Watson, both members of Reid State’s Beta Nu Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, will each receive a $1,000 scholarship for…
Legion honors Presley
Rodger Presley, left, receives the Certificate from Dave Graham By PAUL CHASON Special to Atmore News The members of Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 had a new experience in March, we held our first meeting external to our old Post Facility. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the great food at David’s Catfish while we fellowshipped and held our monthly business meeting. It was less formal but just as informative. We…