Atmore News

Boyle attends ESGR meeting
Charlotte Boyle of Atmore attended the ESGR meeting at Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery, April 16 and 17. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is the lead U.S. Defense Department program promoting cooperation and understanding between civilian employers and their National Guard and Reserve employees. Attending were, from left, Charlotte Boyle, Dr. Robert Barrow, Dr. William Kringel, Paul Worthy, chairman of District One, ombudsman; Warren Dailey, state chairman.
Good fishing at Steve’s Farm
From left, Randy McDuffie, Corey May, Alex Mondaca McDuffie with one of his catches Corey May News Staff Report The weather turned ugly Saturday afternoon, April 15, but before that happened, it was a fine day for a fishing tournament at Steve’s Farm in Walnut Hill.Dozens of folks – all ages – turned out to enjoy the day, and about 55 participated in the tournament.Top prize went to Randy McDuffie…
Revising the ECTS Memory Book: Remember that time … 2nd Edition
Parker The cover of the 2nd edition Special to Atmore News Author Max Parker and the Revision Research Team (RRT) led by Barbara Poole Harris are reaching out to Escambia County Training School Alumni to help revise the 2nd edition of the ECTS book titled, Remember that time …Specifically, Parker and Harris need your assistance to gather information to cover five new topics to be included in the 3rd edition…
Obituaries, week of April 19, 2023
Willie Ray Fowler   Mr. Willie Ray Fowler, age 85, of Huxford, Ala., passed away Friday, April 7, 2023.  He was born in Atmore, Ala. to Lawrence Jasper and Ruby Mae Baker Fowler.  He was a prison guard with Fountain Correctional Facility until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Penny Fowler, Gloria Mayne and Jean Hatcher; his daughter-in-law, Linda Casarotto Fowler and special friend, Eula…