Author: Atmore News

Atmore News

National Day of Prayer is May 2
Atmore’s observance of the National Day of Prayer will be held Thursday, May 2. This year’s theme is “Love one another. Just as I have loved you.” (John 13:34). The day will begin at 10 a.m. with prayer at the Veterans Memorial and city hall. The community prayer service and scripture reading will take place at 5:30 p.m., in the Escambia County High School Cornell Torrence Gym. Scripture reading will…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Public meeting set on Phase II of passenger rail study
News Staff Report The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will hold a public meeting in Atmore Tuesday, April 30, to discuss the Montgomery to Mobile portion of the state-sponsored Birmingham-Montgomery-Mobile Intercity Passenger Rail Feasibility Study’s second phase. The public meeting is set to last from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Atmore City Hall Auditorium, 201 East Louisville Avenue. The State of Alabama, by and through ADECA and…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Mayfest is coming up
By EMILY WILSON Special to Atmore News Travel to the beautiful Atmore, Alabama for Mayfest 2019 on Saturday, May 4th for a day of fun-filled family activities at Tom Byrne Park. This quaint city park — surrounded by tall longleaf pines, oak trees, a central gazebo, and walking trail —offers the perfect setting for this event. We are sure Mayfest won’t disappoint with so much fun and exciting events throughout…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Obituaries for week of April 14, 2019
Sonya Marie Robinson Mims Mrs. Sonya Marie Robinson Mims, age 52, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in Mobile, Ala. She was a native and life-long resident of Atmore, Ala. She was a 1985 graduate of Escambia County High School and was Drum Major choreographing her own routines. She had a strong spirit and loved helping others. She loved riding and training horses, writing songs, music and was an advocate…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago