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NHS region champs, advance to state semifinal
Chiefs’ Jamarkus Jefferson (6) rushes for a TD. By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs stormed past the undefeated Chipley Tigers this past Friday night, Nov. 25, in Bratt, and they are now regional champs. They will advance deeper into the playoffs, as a final four team, inching even closer to the state title. The final score Friday night was 42-6Starting off the first quarter, the Tigers received the…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
Visionary meals
Members of Women With a Vision prepared and served 200 pre-Thanksgiving meals to members of the public last Tuesday, November 22, at Greater Mt. Triumph Baptist Church in Atmore. The meals included baked chicken, dressing with gravy, cranberry sauce, green beans, potato salad, roll, cake and drink. Shown from left are WWV President Josephine Norman and members Theresa Martin, Brettschneider Staples and Shanda Williams.
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
93 years young
Lucille “Miss Lucy” Swift (seated) smiles as Myrtle Staff reads a birthday card to her during Ms. Swift’s November 23 birthday party at The Summit. In background, from left, are the birthday girl’s sister, JoAnn Adams of Satsuma; her brother, Alfred Davis of Pensacola; and her other sister, Glenda Dixon, one of The Summit’s newest residents. Another sister, Wanda Clark of Mississippi, was unable to attend the party. The 93-years-young…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
Obituaries, week of December 7, 2022
Ronald Gordon Weinmann               Weinmann Mr. Ronald Gordon Weinmann, age 83, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Monday, November 28, 2022 in Pensacola, Fla. He was born in Akron, Ohio to Gordon Henry and Gertrude Lee Quarles Weinmann.  He was a retired United States Navy Chief Petty Officer. During his service to his country, he was a naval aviator serving as a navigator. He also served on the USS Yorktown during Vietnam. Later, he…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
Obituaries, week of November 30, 2022
Tara Renee Dortch Mrs. Tara Renee Dortch “Lassitter”, age 46, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022 in Booneville, Ala. She has resided most of her life in Atmore, Ala. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was an avid New Orleans Saints Fan and Alabama Football Fan. She loved spending time shopping, going to the beach, and the creek. She was preceded in death by her father,…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago