Atmore News

Lindsey tapped as CEO for new Atmore peanut facility
Lindsey Special to Atmore News Coastal Growers LLC announced last week that Dirk Lindsey has been hired as chief executive officer of its new shelling facility that is currently under construction in Atmore. Lindsey has 29 years of experience in the peanut industry, with more than 15 of those as a plant manager. He comes to Atmore from Jonesboro, Ark., where he was most recently chief operating officer of Delta…
Stuart honored
Lyn Stuart News Staff Report The Mobile and Baldwin County Bar Association presented the Howell T. Heflin Honor and Integrity Award to Justice Lyn Stuart in December. The annual award recognizes an Alabama judge or attorney who has brought honor and integrity to the legal profession during his/her years of service to the citizens of Mobile and Baldwin counties. Justice Stuart served as Alabama Assistant Attorney General, Baldwin County Assistant…
Public hearing set on urgent care facility
News Staff Report Do you have questions or concerns about the construction of healthcare facilities near the interstate? You may have your voice heard at a public hearing Wednesday, December 30, 10 a.m., in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. Discussion will include proposed issuance by the Escambia County Health Care Authority of its tax-exempt note not to exceed $3.5 million, to finance the construction, furnishing and equipping of…
Obituaries, week of December 27, 2020
Minnie Stacey Stacey Mrs. Minnie Stacey, age 77, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in Bay Minette, Ala. She was a native of Atmore, Ala. and had resided in Perdido, Ala. for most of her life. She baby sat in her home until her health prevented her from doing so. She loved her church, her family and everyone. She believed if you couldn’t say something nice then don’t say anything…
Shop with a Cop
Members of the Atmore Police Department were joined by Atmore City Council members, and staff of Rachel Patterson Elementary School and Escambia County Middle School to make Christmas brighter for area families, with $100 for 100 families. They took kids (and families) shopping at the Atmore Walmart Thursday, December 17. Shown, Police Captain John Stallworth shops with Seth Respress. Seth’s parents, Lindsey Respress and Colton Respress, are shown at right.