Atmore News

AFD toy drive is Saturday
News Staff Report Make plans to go to the Atmore Walmart Saturday to help out a good cause and to see some superheroes. This is the 13th year members of the Atmore Fire Department have done a toy drive. For the fourth year, local firefighters will team up with CAUSEPLAY Gulf Coast – comic book, cartoon and video game heroes – to collect toys for children of local families in…
Obituaries, week of November 17, 2019
Robert Franklin Johnson, Jr.   Mr. Robert Franklin Johnson, Jr., age 63, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 in Mobile, Ala. He was a native and life-long resident of Atmore, Ala. He was a retired mechanic from Gulf Construction with ten years of service; a veteran serving with the US Army in Special Forces and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. Johnson,…
Meet Little Anne
Beautiful Little Anne is a two-year-old female redbone coon hound who is looking for a cozy spot in front of a nice, warm fireplace to curl up and spend these cool evenings. She is the sweetest, most loving and well-mannered girl! She loves to play, give out kisses and enjoy lazy days with cuddling time. Little Anne is up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100…
Williams named to sports hall of fame
News Staff Report Lasheka D. Williams of Atmore was among the inductees in the 42nd Annual Miles College Sports Hall of Fame ceremony held October 4. Williams, the daughter of Theodis and Brenda Williams of Atmore, is a 2005 graduate of Escambia County High School. While in high school, she participated in softball, basketball, dance, and cheerleading. “While participating in sports, softball has always been my passion since being introduced…