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A good helper

On the front page of the September 16, 2020, Atmore News, we ran a picture of folks filling sand bags at the Farmers Market in anticipation of Hurricane Sally. One of those people helping their families was Nicholas Flowers, son of Lonnie and Jennifer Flowers of Atmore. Charlotte Boyle let us know that Nicholas was proud of having his picture in the paper, and he said he likes to help…

Donate to the auction, help ACS

Atmore Christian School is planning a benefit auction for Saturday, November 7. Organizers are soliciting NEW items for the auction – toys, baskets, offered services, meals, crafts, lawn care, gift cards, bicycles, mowers, four wheelers, furniture, tractors, cars, or lumber. You’re invited to be creative in your giving! All donations are tax deductible. Contact Kevin Kennell, 251-359-7398 or James Smoker, 251-294-1490.

COVID-19 update

News Staff Report According to the joint COVID-19 report issued Tuesday, October 13, by Escambia County Healthcare Authority and Alabama Department of Public Health, the state now has experienced 147,083 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, with 20,110 others designated as “probable.” Statewide, more than 2,500 deaths (2,550) have been attributed to the virus, with 156 others that are listed as “probable.” The state has seen 14,323 cases in the…

Obituaries, week of October 11, 2020

Walter Russell Braswell Mr. Walter Russell Braswell, age 86, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 in Mobile, Ala. He was born in Jefferson County, Fla. to the late Jeff David and Bertha Lee Robinson Braswell. He served in The United States Army and was a member of New Home Church in Poarch, Ala. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, William David Braswell, Virginia…

Precious puppy alert

Beautiful, photogenic Sydney is a 1-year-old, 15-pound female Jack Russell mix. Sydney is great with kids and other animals and she loves playing outside. She’s up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee, which includes spay. If you are looking to add a sweet, loving, well-mannered girl to your family, please make plans to come meet Sydney – by appointment only – Monday through…