Atmore News

Obituaries, week of August 21, 2024
Roy Bert Johnson Mr. Roy Bert Johnson, age 79, passed away, Sunday, August 11, 2024 in Atmore, AL.Mr. Johnson greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors. He enjoyed planting a garden and watching a good western on TV.Preceded in death by his parents, Bertlee (Melvina Blair) Johnson, two brothers, Buddy Johnson, Ronnie Johnson, and one sister, Mary Kent.He is survived by his wife. Annie Tyree Johnson, of Atmore, AL;…
Congressman Carl to hold town hall meeting here
News Staff Report Jerry Carl, Alabama’s First Congressional District representative in the U.S. House, will conduct a town hall meeting in Atmore next week.The town hall session will take place next Tuesday, August 20, at Atmore City Hall Auditorium. It is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.The public is encouraged to attend the gathering, during which Carl is expected to update attendees on Congressional business. In other, similar meetings in…
New arrivals at the library
Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivalsSeveral patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Natalie Nall: Dear Child by Romy Hausmann  5 stars Sarah Hall: A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci  5 stars Stephanie Stabler: Saving Grace by Denise Hunter  5 stars Stephanie Stabler: Summer by the Tides by Denise Hunter  5 stars…
Lions donate to Camille Place
Joyce Petty, left, and Chris Ziebach Hannah Helton, left, and Taylor Lee By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club meeting on August 6 at the Atmore Community Hospital was called to order by club president Lion Joyce Petty who also led the Pledge of Allegiance and said the prayer and blessing. Hannah Helton, Maggie Helton, Chris Ziebach, and Mike Von Keyserling were introduced as visitors.Following lunch, Lion…
Obituaries, week of August 14, 2024
Johnny White Mr. Johnny White, age 69, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 in Stockton, Ala. He was born in Jefferson County, Ala. and has resided most of his life in Stockton. He spent countless hours watching and feeding his cats. His favorite past-times included visiting his sister in Fort Payne, Ala., anytime spent outdoors either hunting fishing or having a meal at Street’s Restaurant. He was preceded in death…