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Getting married?
New process soon to be in place Special to Atmore News The following information was provided by Escambia County Probate Judge Doug Agerton’s office: Beginning August 29, 2019, couples in Alabama will begin following a different path in the process of becoming legally married, as lawmakers approved a bill in the 2019 legislative session that changes documents and proceedings necessary for a marriage to be valid. The new law removes…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Gift card scam targets worshipers
News Staff Report The U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, has issued an alert to religious leaders around the country about a gift card scam that targets the benevolence of churchgoers and worshipers. The FTC alert explains that scammers pretending to be a pastor, rabbi, priest, imam, or bishop ask worshipers for gift card contributions for a worthy cause. Such appeals are most often made by email,…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Obituaries for week of August 11, 2019
Bettie Ann Rolin Mrs. Bettie Ann Rolin, age 75, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 in Atmore, Ala.  She was a native and life-long resident of Atmore. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Laveda Thompson; son, Danny Rolin; grandson, Nicholas Rolin and great-granddaughter, Autumn Hastings. Mrs. Rolin is survived by her son, Charles E. “Butch” (Lora) Rolin of Monroeville, Ala.; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Petty-Eastside…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
DWC hosting free shopping day
In an effort to continue to support the community, Destiny Worship Center will hold its annual Shop for Free at DWC Day this Saturday, August 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Destiny Worship Center, 50 W. Sunset Drive. They will have gently used school uniforms and clothes for children of all ages as well as clothing and shoes for adults who are in need of assistance. “This is…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Movie night at the park
News Staff Report   If you’ve ever wondered how to train your dragon, you could have found out last Friday night, August 2, as United Bank presented movie night at Heritage Park. The feature film was “How to Train Your Dragon, The Hidden World.” A downpour earlier in the day and late afternoon gray skies kept some folks away, but everyone who attended enjoyed the evening. There’s something special about…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago