Atmore News

3 join RPSTEM Honor Society
The new inductees, from left, front, Paisley Dorriety, Gabrianna Foster and Kamden Turner; in back are STEM coaches Julie McDonald, left, and Caroline Hughes, right. News Staff Report Three Rachel Patterson Elementary School students were inducted into the National STEM Honor Society Thursday, April 25.Paisley Dorriety, Gabrianna Foster and Kamden Turner join an organization which already has 19 members, most of whom participated in the induction ceremony.The Pledge of Allegiance…
Boyle attends USERRA training
Charlotte Boyle attended USERRA training in Montgomery April 27 and 28. USERRA(Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994) is a Federal law that establishes rights and responsibilities for uniformed Service members and their civilian employers. Collecting Statements of Support for the Guard and Reserve is one of USERRA’s activities, one of which Boyle is active in. Shown are, from left, Dr. Robert Barrow, State Vice Chair South and…
Obituaries, week of May 8, 2024
James Herman Sanders Mr. James Herman Sanders, age 79, of Atmore, Ala. passed away Monday, April 29. 2024 in Bay Minette, Ala. He was born in Cantonment, Fla. to Norvell Lee and Rosa Lee King Sanders.  He was the owner and operator of Sanders Sandblasting and Painting, and Lock-Out Auto.   He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Larry Sanders, Wayne Sanders, Betty Lee, Joe Sanders and…
Obituaries, week of May 1, 2024
Clyde Helton Mr. Clyde Helton, age 94, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at his home in Robinsonville after a long illness. He was born in Atmore to Fonnie and Junnie Helton. One of his most treasured memories was having played on the undefeated Atmore Blue Devils football team in 1950. He served in the Army serving in Alaska and upon completion of his service to his country, he…