Atmore News

Lions hear update on PCI project
John English and Lion Renee Hardy By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met on February 2, in the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall.Lion President Taylor Lee called the meeting to order and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Lion Kevin Garrett said the blessing.After a barbecue lunch, Lion Renee Hardy introduced her three guests: Eddie Booker from Smith Tractor; Rachel…
The Boys of the Summer of ’61: Where Are They Now?
by BONNIE BARTEL LATINO    RONNIE HEADLEY, or Ron as he’s known today, played second and third base for the ’61 All Stars.    #FunFact: Ron was busy in the summer of 1961. Shortly before the All Stars big trip to Williamsport Pa., Ron won Atmore’s Tennis Tournament for boys 15 and under. He still has the trophy – and his racquet.    He played baseball and basketball all three…
County health departments do not have free masks to distribute
Special to Atmore News County health departments in Alabama do not have free face masks to distribute to the public. According to information provided to the news media by the federal government, retail pharmacies that are part of the federal COVID-19 vaccine program and community health centers nationwide will be sent masks. On January 18, the Biden Administration announced that the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and…
Obituaries, week of February 9,2022
Edward Clark Agerton Mr. Edward Clark Agerton, age 85, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 in Oak Grove, Fla. He was born in Oak Grove to Otis and Vera Melvin Agerton. He retired from the United States Air Force after serving twenty years and ten days.  He worked with the Atmore Fire Department and the maintenance department of Century Hospital and Escambia County, Fla. where he retired. He was preceded in death…
Tuesday fire claims Fifth Avenue home
Atmore Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire Tuesday morning, February 1, at 510 Fifth Avenue in Atmore. When crews arrived, they found a home fully engulfed in flames. Poarch Creek FD was called in as were volunteers. No one was reported injured and the cause of the fire is yet to be determined. MedStar EMS and West Escambia Utilities also aided fire departments with on-scene support during the…