Atmore News

Johnson to speak at UT commencement
News Staff Report When graduates of the University of Tennessee Tickle College of Engineering receive their degrees at commencement May 9, they will hear a speaker who will no doubt inspire them on to bigger things, who will celebrate their achievements … and who is from Atmore. Jerry L. Johnson is the commencement for the college which was established in 1838 and has a tradition of commitment to excellence in…
Obituaries for week of March 31, 2019
Willie Bernard Blackwell  Mr. Willie Bernard Blackwell, age 82, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in Pensacola, Fla. He was a native of Excel, Ala., former resident of Conecuh Co, Ala., and had resided in McDavid, Fla. since 1978. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, serving with the U.S. Army where he retired with twenty years of service and received two bronze stars. He was an avid outdoorsman,…
Got a home for Lou?
Gorgeous Lou is a 2-year old Husky / Shepherd mix that is looking for her “furever” home. Lou loves to be around people and will welcome you with a gentle hug. Unfortunately, Lou is heartworm positive which is curable with treatment. She is up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee, which includes spay. Please make plans to come meet Lou Monday through Friday…
CACC’s Hussey guest speaker at Lions Club
The Atmore Lions Club met March 20 in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. Lion Candace Wooten presided and Chuck Brooks gave the invocation. Fourteen members and two guests were present. Members were informed of the LCIF raffle and getting tickets from Candace as well as being reminded about the golf tournament coming up in May. Lion Richard Maxwell introduced Steven Hussey from Coastal Alabama Community College who spoke…