Atmore News

Obituaries, week of May 26, 2025
Louise Webb Morris Mrs. Louise Webb Morris, age 90, a native of Tampa, Fla., passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025 in Atmore, Ala. where she lived near her daughter for twenty years. She was a graduate of Hillsborough High School (’53).  Her interests were wide and varied. She loved crafting and sewing, taking in seamstress work making banners for AFC CIO, firefighters union and church special events. She loved arts,…
Memorial Day program set
VFW Post 7016 and American Legion Post 90 will present a Memorial Day program Monday, May 26, 9 a.m., at the Veterans Monument at City Hall (inside in case of bad weather).Following is the order of the ceremony.Opening Remarks – Lloyd Albritton, VFW Jr. Vice Commander; andDave Graham, American Legion CommanderInvocation – Jerry GehmanWelcome – Honorable Jim Staff, Atmore MayorNational Anthem – Bobby Davis, CPA Ret.Pledge of Allegiance – Randy…
Main Street Atmore recognized by Main Street America
Special to Atmore News Main Street Atmore has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of designated programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™.Main Street Atmore has generated over $10 million in local reinvestment, helped open 32 businesses, created more than…
Brown, Lovold named to SNHU Dean’s List
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) named the following Atmore students to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List: Natasha Lovold Kathryn BrownFull-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter / spring, and summer.The spring terms run…