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Mobile man sought in fatal Brooks Lane shooting
Atmore police reported this afternoon (Tuesday, Aug. 1) that a Mobile man, who they say should be considered armed and dangerous, is responsible for the July 25 murder of an Atmore man. Sgt. Darrell McMann reported that APD investigators have obtained warrants for the arrest of 19-year-old Antonio LeMarcus Pettaway II, who is accused of fatally shooting Jatyrain Aquamini “Tank” Tolbert, 22, while Tolbert sat in his car. Police said…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Main Street Atmore Foundation receives PepsiCo Foundation’s Smiles in Action Award
Special to Atmore News Main Street Atmore Foundation has announced that MSAF was recognized with a Smiles in Action Award from the PepsiCo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP), one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. The program is a part of the company’s efforts to support local communities by providing resources for valuable programming, such as our Façade Incentive Program.Main Street Atmore is one…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Meckel honored in Top 50 Over 50
Charlotte Meckel, center, with Tribal Councilman Justin Stabler, left, and Tribal Chairwoman Stephanie Bryan, right Special to Atmore News The Poarch Band of Creek Indians has announced the induction of Charlotte McGhee Meckel into Positive Maturity’s Top 50 Over 50. The 2023 Top 50 Over 50 honorees were recognized at the organization’s gala event July 27.Nominated by their fellow citizens, co-workers, family and friends, these honorees are changemakers, and Meckel…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Giving multiplied with school supplies for children overseas
Special to Atmore News As the school year approaches, shoebox packers are making use of back-to-school prices to purchase gifts and essential items for children in need around the world. Residents in Atmore are collecting school supplies, along with personal care items and fun toys, to pack in shoeboxes. Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, will deliver these gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 100 countries.For many…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Obituaries week of August 9, 2023
Carolyn Williams Lambeth Mrs. Carolyn Williams Lambeth, age 88, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 in Pollard, Ala. She was born in Colquitt, Ga. and has resided most of her life in Pollard. She was a member of Catawba Springs Baptist Church and loved her Sunday School Class. She worked in banking for over twenty years in Brewton, Ala. and served as Mayor of Pollard for seventeen years. She loved…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago