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Williams Station Day canceled; first time in 28 years

Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Emily Wilson announced today (Oct. 25) that the Williams Station Day festivities scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, have been canceled. The looming threat of rain and colder temperatures apparently led to the first cancellation of the festival in its 28-year history. “It is with much regret that I must inform you Williams Station Day 2019 has been cancelled,” Williams said in a press…

Obituaries, week of 10-27-19

Betty Wells Mrs. Betty Wells, age 88, of Byrneville, Fla., passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Canoe, Ala. to the late Marvin Ernest and Katie L. Davis Hall. She was a secretary for the F.B.I. and was a church secretary at Calvary Assembly of God in Orlando, Fla. before retiring. She enjoyed traveling, sightseeing, raising her tropical birds and gardening. She was preceded…

City-Wide Clean-up and Electronics Drive Saturday, November 2nd

ANNUAL RECYCLING DRIVE Saturday, November 2nd 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. Open to Everyone – One day only Drop-off Location: Atmore Recycling Center (Atmore Public Works) 412 East Ridgeley Street, Atmore, AL

Meet Gabby

Precious, posing Gabby is a 4-month-old domestic shorthair tabby who loves to have her picture made. Gabby is up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $60 adoption fee, which includes spay. Please make plans to come meet Gabby Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Atmore / PCI Animal Control located off Highway 31 behind the National Guard Armory at 206 Cindebran Drive…

Lions discuss sight program

Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met on October 16 in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital. President Bub Gideons opened the meeting and the invocation was given by Lion Audrey Moon. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Tangie Brown McMillian, Megan Young, and Leslie Henderson were introduced as visitors. Lion Anna Marie Gilchrist, who was responsible for the program, gave an overview of the sight program which…