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Atmore News

Obituaries, week of September 27, 2020
Murphy McGhee McGhee Mr. Murphy McGhee, age 70, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 in Pensacola, Fla.  He was a native of Atmore, Ala. and spent most of his adult life in Pensacola (forty-five years) with his sister, Norma and had resided in Poarch, Ala. for a number of years. He was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and attended the Atmore Apostolic Church. He was preceded…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Neighbors helping neighbors
Courtney Leslie, Kyle Hostetler, Griffin Stafford, Mike Stacey, Sam Reid, Pee Wee Powell, Eli Norton, Jerry Janes, and Jacob Reid Dr. Jonah McIntyre, left, and Courtney Leslie By ANNA GRACE JANES Special to Atmore News Isn’t it great to have neighbors? We hate seeing the damage hurricanes do, but it can bring out the best in people. Thursday morning, after Hurricane Sally hit, my neighbors Dr. Jonah McIntyre and Mike…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Lions feed APD
The Atmore Lions Club provided dinner to the Atmore Police Department Monday, September 21. Officers and Lions are shown, from left, Gordon Brooks, Clay Smith, Joshua Hochstetler, Kentrae Boggan, Bub Gideons, Anne Hetzel, Mandie Thompson, Walt Butler, Nancy Karrick, J.C. Mitchell, Brooke Marsh, Brandy Giger, Ryan James, Candace Wooten, Conner Wooten, Tristan McNally, Thaihee Staples, Tommy America.
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
They came to help
News Staff Report When a hurricane hits, you can’t have too much help come to your rescue. That was certainly the case last week when numerous power companies sent crews to this area. Beth Thomas with Alabama Power reported that 15 states sent crews to restore power in the APCO Mobile district of which Atmore is part. Those states are Indiana, Michigan, Maryland, Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago