As part of the Chevy Youth Baseball give back, Jason Pilger Chevrolet of Atmore donated $500 to the city of Atmore baseball program – Cal Ripkin Baseball. Shown at the check presentation Tuesday, February 23, are, from left, Jannice Glover with Jason Pilger, Atmore Chamber President Emilee Waters, and Mayor Jim Staff.
Jason Pilger Chevrolet of Atmore in partnership with Jason Pilger CAREs donated $100 for every vehicle sold during the month of December to Sav-A-Life Atmore (Women’s Resource Center). Shown at the check presentation Tuesday, February 23, are, from left, Ben Jackson and Jannice Glover, with Jason Pilger; Mayor Jim Staff; Teresa Nichols, Women’s Resource Center / Sav-A-Life Client Service Manager.
John Dees ‘UPS guy’ passes away
Dees By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Many of us didn’t know his name until he passed away. Most of us knew him as the UPS guy. When he made a delivery, he filled the doorway, so big he was. Always a smile. Always a pleasant greeting. Always a good ambassador for the company he represented. If you’ve been in business in Atmore for any length of time and you used…
Bartley retiring
Bartley News Staff Report When Carol “CJ” Bartley goes to work at the Atmore Post Office Wednesday, February 24, it won’t be just another day at work. It will be her last day at work. Carol started her career with the Postal Service January 16, 1996 and ends it Wednesday. She has become a familiar face to those who go to the post office – and that’s most everybody. “I…
Obituaries, week of February 21, 2020
Donald Athan Baggett Baggett Mr. Donald Athan Baggett, age 60, better known as “Donnie,” passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 after a lengthy hospital stay due to health issues. He was born in Evergreen, Ala. to the late Travis Baggett and Dorothy Fussell Baggett. He was a 1978 ECHS graduate where he excelled in high school sports in football and basketball, giving Coach Buck Powell and Frankie Bell the thanks…