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Christmas events Saturday
News Staff Report Saturday, December 14, promises to be a busy day. Toyz for Kidz The LA Bikers 19th Annual Toyz for Kidz Ride is Saturday, December 14. Registration is from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., at David’s Catfish. The ride leaves David’s at 10, rain or shine, and ends at PWC building, 106 East Avenue, Atmore. There is no charge to participate and any donations are appreciated. Lunch will…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
McCorvey to be inducted into ASHF
News Staff Report Former University of Alabama offensive coordinator and receivers coach Woodrow “Woody” McCorvey is one of eight individuals selected for induction into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. McCorvey, who has since 2008 served as associate athletics director for football administration at Clemson University, was born in Grove Hill but moved to Atmore with his family at age 5 when his father, Woodrow McCorvey Sr., was hired as…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
ACF opens new grant cycle
Special to Atmore News The Advisory Committee of the Atmore Community Foundation announces the opening of its second competitive grant cycle for local nonprofits that are addressing the needs of the Atmore community and striving to improve the quality of life of residents. The invitation to submit applications will be made available on December 11, 2019 and the deadline to apply is January 16, 2020. Nonprofits interested in applying for…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Obituaries, week of December 8, 2019
James Powell Funeral arrangements for the late Mr. James Powell are incomplete but will be announced later by Mayberry Funeral Home.   Lee Roy Wiggins Mr. R. Lee Roy Wiggins, age 92, of Walnut Hill, Fla., passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in Pensacola, Fla. He was born on in Bratt, Fla. to the late Preston and Grace Langford Wiggins. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bratt…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Do you have a special Christmas memory?
At Atmore News, we’re working on a Christmas special section that will publish Monday, December 23. If you have a memory you’d like to share, please email it to myrna@atmorenews.com or mail it to Atmore News, 128 S. Main Street, Atmore AL 36502. Please do not call to give us your memory. It would be great if you have a picture to go with your memory. You can scan it…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago