Atmore News

Wind Creek Bethlehem opens; license sought for Illinois casino
News Staff Report Wind Creek Hospitality officially celebrated last week the $15 million “rebranding” of the former Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem, Pa., the most lucrative property in the Poarch Band of Creek Indians gaming portfolio. Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse, who owns three restaurants in the new complex, was on hand for the grand opening of Wind Creek Bethlehem, into which WCH plans to invest nearly $200 million in new…
Obituaries, week of 10-13-19
Callie Thames Ms. Callie Thames, 88, of Atmore (Freemanville) Ala., passed at Select Specialty Hospital in Pensacola, Fla. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced later by Turner Funeral Chapel.   David Lee Wilson Dr. David Lee Wilson, age 73, of Boaz, AL, passed away October 2, 2019 at UAB Medical Center in Birmingham, AL.   He was a native of Atmore, AL and a 1964 graduate of Escambia…
Meet Little Ann
Beautiful Little Ann is a 2-year-old female redbone coonhound. She is the sweetest, most loving and well-mannered girl! She loves to play and give out kisses and also enjoys lazy days with cuddling time. Little Ann is 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…
Lions meet
Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club held its meeting in the Mayson Auditorium in Atmore Community Hospital on Wednesday, October 2. President Bub Gideons called the meeting to order. Lion Audrey Moon said the blessing, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Beth Wiggins, Karen Brown, Leslie Henderson, Kevin Garrett, Andy Anderson, and Joyce Petty were welcomed as guests. Following a lasagna lunch, Renee Hardy introduced…