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Memories of the Strand Theater
By SANDY HELTONSpecial to Atmore News Wow … the memories of growing up in Atmore! My Papa John Hale worked for Fountain Prison, Granny (Mittie) worked at Bedsole’s and I was quick to learn she had a charge account! Got into a bit of trouble, but I was always the best dressed at Sunday School. (Granny didn’t ground me … I was the only grandchild. Then!)Our Friday and Saturday nights…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Obituaries, week of November 24, 2021
George Duncan Mahony, Jr. Mahony Mr. George Duncan Mahony, Jr., age 78, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Monday, November 15, 2021.  He was born in Victoria, Texas to George D. Mahony, Sr. and Julia Bell Mahony.  He served in the United States Navy and was a welder by trade.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Peter Mahony.  Mr. Mahony is survived by his wife, Lois…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Upcoming events
Mark your calendar for the community events coming up in the next several weeks. Music on Main, November 18, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.Christmas Window and Storefront Decorating Contest begins November 18Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt begins on Small Business Saturday, November 27Jingle Bell Walk, December 2, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., downtown Atmore business districtSanta in the Park, December 2, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., First National Bank…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Keeping the grill hot
From left, AJ Beachy, a lieutenant with the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department, gives the chicken a turn during WHVFD’s 52nd annual fish fry fundraiser last Saturday, November 13. Gerry Steege waits at right with a platter to hustle the grilled fowl to the serving line. Nearly 900 people bought $10 lunch plates of the 1,000 plates prepared, leaving enough to feed firefighters, sheriff’s deputies and other volunteers.
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago