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Obituaries, week of November 6, 2024
Leon Stewart Rev. Leon Stewart, age 94, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024. He was born to Rev. J.W. and Susie Stewart in Pineville, Fla. In his late teens he began to lose his vision and by age 20 was declared legally blind. He was saved in 1947; called to the ministry in 1949; entered Holmes Bible College; graduated in 1952; was ordained and married Donna Dooley.…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
Trick or Treat on the Street
Late Thursday afternoon and early evening, October 24, goblins, ghosts, zombies, clowns, cartoon characters, and many other famous and infamous personalities flooded the streets of downtown Atmore in search of Halloween treats. The event was Trick or Treat on the Street, and businesses opened to give out tons of candy, popcorn, and other goodies. Spiderman (Conner Wooten) with his mom Candace. By the way, the next day was Conner’s 7th…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
Obituaries, week of October 30, 2024
Donnie Joe Victor     Victor Mr. Donnie Joe Victor, age 68, of Byrneville, Fla., passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024. He was born in Atmore, Ala. to K.P. Victor and Sarah Long Victor and raised in Christian Home, McDavid, Fla. He was an Ernest Ward graduate and attended Holy Grown Holiness Church.  He was a heavy equipment operator for Escambia County, Ala. and the City of Atmore for years prior to…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
Small ‘Boxcar’ Shop open house is Friday
Main Street Alabama, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Main Street Atmore, will host an open house to celebrate its recent installment of the Small “Boxcar” Shop, a retail incubator made possible through a USDA Rural Development Grant.The newest fixture in the community is set inside Boxcar Park, a public space and outdoor stage where popular events take place, including a recent performance by Will Moseley…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago