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Dedication service set
News Staff Report Emmanuel’s Faith Center is moving from Walnut Hill to Atmore, and the pastor, officers and members hope you’ll join them in dedicating their new building. Bishop Wayne Johnson, pastor, had a vision to move the ministry back to Atmore hometown, and a new church was built at 710 E. Ridgeley Street. The dedication service will be held Sunday, March 10, 3:30 p.m. The theme is In Servitude…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
DWC to honor Bishops
The congregation of Destiny Worship Center is hosting their Pastoral Love Celebration honoring Dr. Bernard and Felicia Bishop with a love banquet and celebration services. The theme for the services is “Walking in Divine Obedience” – Psalm 27:23-24. The Love Banquet will be held Sunday, March 9, 5 p.m., with Pastor Bo Bell bringing the message. Following are celebration services: * Wednesday, March 13, 7 p.m., Bishop J.C. Crenshaw *…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
VFW Auxiliary plans March activities
Special to Atmore News The Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary has a couple of important events coming up in March. You’re invited to participate. “Mommy & Me” baby shower The Auxiliary will collect baby items for the Women’s Health Program at Birmingham VA Medical Center’s “Mommy & Me” program on March 16. The “Mommy & Me” program hosts a “baby shower” which provides pregnant female veterans with baby items at no…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Woman charged in smuggling attempt
News Staff Report Agents with the Alabama Department of Corrections Investigations and Intelligence Division arrested two women last week after separate incidents that occurred during visitation at two state correctional facilities. One of the arrests was made at Holman Correctional Facility near Atmore. According to a press release issued by DOC officials, 47-year-old Latonya Jones of Montgomery was arrested February 17 and charged with one count each of possession of…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Obituaries for week of February 24, 2019
James Lavon Roley  Mr. James Lavon Roley, age 78, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019, at his home.  He was born in Atmore to the late Samuel and Bessie Godwin Roley. He attended Ernest Ward High School and later served in the Army National Guard. He attended Atmore First Assembly of God Church. He owned and operated James Roley Construction Company for over forty years. He had a…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago