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Gov. Ivey amends Safer at Home Order to reflect latest CDC guidance

Special to Atmore News MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday [March 22] issued her 25th supplemental emergency proclamation to further amend the recently extended Safer at Home order. Apart from the technical revisions made Monday and on March 12, 2021, the health order remains identical to the order issued by Governor Ivey and Dr. Scott Harris on March 4, 2021. Monday’s order amends paragraph 14 (“Educational institutions”) to reflect…

UBAB acquires Town-Country National Bank

Special to Atmore News United Bancorporation of Alabama, Inc. (“UBAB”) announced last week that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Town-Country National Bank (“TCNB”), a Camden, Ala. based community bank with approximately $126.2 million in total assets as of December 31, 2020. TCNB shareholders will receive aggregate cash consideration of $28.5 million, with a portion of the consideration paid as a special dividend prior to the close of…

Vandals damage depot

Atmore police received a report on March 17 that the train depot building along East Nashville Avenue, Alabama’s official Rail Welcome Center, had been vandalized. Reports indicate that all the windows in the landmark building were broken and that “several railroad rocks” were found inside. Damage is estimated at $600. Police officials urged anyone having information that could help APD solve the case, to call 368-9141.

Obituaries, week of March 21, 2021

Thomas Leo Odom Odom Mr. Thomas Leo Odom, age 82, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 in Crestview, Fla. He was a native of Brewton, Ala., former resident of Lake Wales, Fla. and had resided in Atmore, Ala. for the past fifty-six years. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling and was a member of Grace Fellowship Community Church. He was owner-operator of Odom’s…

Hire the Easter Bunny to egg your yard!

Special to Atmore news The Chamber carefully deliberated and weighed their options in regard to going forward with Easter in the Park this year. With COVID-19 still a concern, the Chamber decided not to move forward with the event. But the Easter Bunny will still make his rounds to Atmore. Have him stop by your house (or designate an address for him to visit) the night before Easter (Saturday, April…