Atmore News

Obituaries, week of July 31, 2024
Dorothy W. Smith Smith Mrs. Dorothy W. Smith, age 88, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024. She was employed at Walmart many years as a greeter. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Smith; parents, Robert and Sybil Womack; brothers, Monroe and John Womack. Mrs. Smith is survived by her son, Kenneth (Candi) Smith of Pensacola, Fla.; daughter, Donna (David)…
Meet & Greet set
News Staff Report Lillie Johnson and the Yellow Hat Society are planning a Meet & Greet for Escambia County School Superintendent Dr. Michele Collier, school administrators and coaches, and Board of Education members Monday, July 29, 6 p.m., Atmore City Hall.While this event is mainly to introduce new school personnel to the community, Johnson does not want to leave anyone out. And she’s hoping community members will come by to…
Food scores released
The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for May and June. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high.FSE = Food Service EstablishmentCreek Travel Plaza – 24/7 Diner, Atmore, 81, FSEHNM 104 LLC, 1322 E. Nashville Ave., Atmore, 81, FSEDISHA, LLC dba First Choice Grocery, 1300 E. Nashville Ave., Atmore, 90, FSEJalisco Mexican Restaurant, Atmore, 91, FSEPic N Save…
Lions honor Hardy, plan for upcoming events
Renee Hardy, Gregg Akins By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club held its first meeting of the new Lions Club Year on July 17, at the Mayson Auditorium in Atmore Community Hospital. President Lion Joyce Petty called the meeting to order and led the Pledge and blessing. Sheila Helton was introduced as a guest.Brett Helton and Tristan McAnally reported that the softball tournament raised $7,513 which will…