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Open house at the airport
Folks flew in and drove in to visit the recently refurbished Atmore Municipal Airport Saturday, March 10, when city officials and airport management hosted an open house and fly-in. Cutting the ribbon are airport manager Freddie McCall Jr. and his wife Margie. To his left is Mayor Jim Staff who said 10 aircraft flew in for the event – including LifeFlight. He added that threatening weather conditions may have kept…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Little River reopening
Little River State Park, Claude D. Kelley State Park, Little River State Forest – whatever the official name, most folks have called it simply Little River. Once the destination for droves of people looking for a good place to swim, camp and cook out, the park has fallen on hard times in recent years through changes in management and actually closing. But the park is re-opening this Saturday. Gary Cole,…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
HOF to induct Stephanie Bryan
Seven outstanding citizens will be inducted in the Atmore Area Hall of Fame April 28: Athletics – Willie Parker and Earl Miller; Government – Stephanie Bryan and Weldon Vickrey; Business – Dale Ash and Bill Farr; Medicine – Ima Joan Helton-Crawford The induction ceremony and dinner will be held Saturday, April 28, 6 p.m., at The Club, Highway 21, Atmore. Tickets, $25 each, are available at Atmore News. and United…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Obituaries for the week of March 7, 2018
Judy Lynn Harris Ms. Judy Lynn Harris, age 52, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2108 in Atmore. She was born to the late Leo and Verna Mae Harrison Harris in Atmore. She was preceded by her parents; sisters, Janice Harris and Judy Harris. Ms. Harris is survived by her daughter, Krystal (Susie) Brakeman of Decatur, Ala.; her fiancé, Claude Odom of Atmore; her sister, Tammy (Mike) Howle…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Food scores released
The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for February. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment Alabama Wing House, Atmore, 83, FSE Subway #27718, Jack Springs Road, Atmore, 87, FSE Church’s Chicken (B), Brewton, 89, FSE Subway #18898 (F), Flomaton Blvd., Flomaton, 90, FSE First Choice Grocery, Atmore, 91, FSE McDonald’s, Flomaton, 91,…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago