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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…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
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…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
APL new arrivals
Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivals Several patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Sara Baggett: The Return by Nicholas Sparks: 4 stars Martha Staff: Trial and Error by Robert Whitlow: 4 stars Lacey McMath: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey: 5 stars Shelia Trawick: A Picture of Love by Beth Wiseman: 5 stars Shelia…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Chamber celebrates excellence
Karean Reynolds received the Citizen of the Year award Murray Johnson, left, presents the Lifetime Achievement Award to Buck Powell News Staff Report It was a first for the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce – an annual meeting (banquet) held outdoors under a tent. It was also a first for some awards celebrating people’s contributions during a most unusual year. People and businesses stepped up – and the Chamber recognized…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
All of Alabama under state of weather emergency
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for all 67 counties ahead of the potential severe weather. The state of emergency went into effect this evening, Tuesday, March 16, at 6 p.m. Central Standard Time. The governor issued the following statement: “The threat for potentially dangerous weather is rising for much of Alabama tomorrow (Wednesday, Mar. 17). “Out of an abundance of caution, I have issued a state…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago