Atmore News

Food giveaway Thursday
Pensacola Caring Hearts Inc. sponsored its second food giveaway in Atmore Thursday, July 1. Distribution was scheduled to start at 10 a.m. at the Farmers Market, but started earlier since people were already lined up before 9 a.m. The event was billed as a “free food giveaway for families due to the global pandemic,” but anyone could take advantage of the offer. About 6,000 pounds of food were distributed.
Art crosswalks
Thanks to funds from ALProHealth, administered by the Escambia County Extension System, some Atmore crosswalks are getting a makeover. Landis Design Co. is working on the Trammell and Ridgeley street intersection, but have been delayed at times due to rain. As of now, this is the only intersection scheduled for art crosswalks. Anthony Wiggins, Escambia County Extension Coordinator, works with local citizens to identify and fund projects. Shown, Dave Landis,…
Community Fun Day set July 24
Special to Atmore News Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks, Atmore Fire Chief Ron Peebles, Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson and Atmore District 3 City Councilwoman Eunice Johnson will join forces Saturday, July 24, to present Atmore Community Fun Day.The event, for people of all ages, will take place at the recently cleaned-up area of Patterson Street, just across from Patterson Street Apartments, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.The free, three-hour…
Obituaries, week of July 7, 2021
Kimble Nikita Davis Mr. Kimble Nikita Davis, age 58, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 in Atmore, Ala. He was a lifelong resident of Atmore. He loved plants and gardening. He always had a “Green Thumb”. He adored all his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Frances Hayles Davis.Mr. Davis is survived by his sister, Gaye King; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and…