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Obituaries, week of March 26, 2025
Bruce Elbert Jerkins Mr. Bruce Elbert Jerkins, age 64, passed away peacefully at his home in Bratt, Fla. Tuesday, March 18, 2025. He was originally from Atmore, Ala. and spent his entire life in the family home in Bratt, Fla. He had a big heart, always helping others, often times sharing vegetables to family and friends. Fishing and hunting were his favorite pastimes. Weekends you could find him at the…
by Atmore News access_time1 week ago
Food scores released
The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for February. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment Country Express #2, Brewton , 86, limited food Little Hands Childcare Center, East Brewton , 87, daycare food service Quick Stop Food Mart, LLC, Atmore, 87, FSE HNM 103 LLC, S Blvd., Brewton, 87, FSE HNM 102…
by Atmore News access_time2 weeks ago
ECHS’s Bolar named to 4A All-State team
News Staff Report Escambia County High’s Cleo Bolar IV, a 6-0 junior guard, was selected by Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) members to the organization’s Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 4A All-State squad.Bolar, who was named to the third team, came into his own last year as a sophomore and has become one of ECHS’s offensive and defensive leaders over the past two years.According to stats posted on…
by Atmore News access_time2 weeks ago
Liberty MBC celebrating 111 years
Special to Atmore News The members of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church invite all to come help them celebrate their 111th Year Church Anniversary Sunday March 23, at 11 a.m. Their very own Elder Isaac Bradley Sr. will preach the Word of Life.“And I say unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Matthew…
by Atmore News access_time2 weeks ago
Farmers Put Boots Down in DC
Local farmers met with Rep. Barry Moore in Washington. Shown are, from left, Jacob Scott, Jason Weber, Moore, Gaylan Shelly, and Drew Shelly. Special to Atmore News As federal lawmakers tackle tough decisions that impact the future of American agriculture, more than 150 Alabama farmers spent March 4-7 in the shadow of Capitol Hill sharing their stories and concerns. Four farmers attending are from this area – Jacob Scott, Drew…
by Atmore News access_time2 weeks ago