Atmore News

Scam Stoppers provide tips to protect Alabamians during pandemic
Special to Atmore News During uncertain times, fraudsters remain on the prowl and ready to take advantage of you. Do not let them. The Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) has gathered resources from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Better Business Bureau (BBB), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) that will help protect Alabamians from coronavirus con artists. ASC Director Borg said,…
Mayfest set for July 31, Aug. 1
News Staff Report Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce officials announced Friday, May 8, that Mayfest, which has served as the unofficial kick-off to summer in Atmore for years, has been rescheduled for Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1, at Tom Byrne Park. The Chamber was forced to postpone the two-day event due to the COVID-19 virus. “The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce … is looking forward to putting on…
Obituaries, week of May 10,2020
Sharon Marie Bryant Brown Brown Ms. Sharon Marie Bryant Brown, age 61, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in Atmore. She was born to the late Wiley Houston and Mary Marie Hadley Byrd. She was the owner of State Line Pawn Shop and was a member of Cross Point Church in Atmore. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gary Lynn Bryant; husband, Ronnie Kent…
Meet Handsome Elliot
Handsome Elliot is a one-year-old domestic shorthair tabby looking for his “purrfect” home. Elliot is a very sweet and loving boy who loves to snuggle up and purr with humans and other animals, but also loves to play. If you are looking for an awesome kitty to keep you company, Elliot is just the “furbaby” you need. He’s up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $60…
Giving out masks
The Yellow Hat Society, with help from Bub Gideons, met at the Masland entrance Monday, May 4, to pass out masks. They gathered at 2:30 in order to get one shift leaving and the next one coming in. The members who gave out masks are, from left, Ann Lawrence, Vasaroy Johnson, Paulette Johnson, Lillie Johnson, Teresa Dees, Shelia Johnson Williams, and Bub Gideons who supplied the masks sewn locally. Not…