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Obituaries, week of July 24, 2024
Douglas Martin Mr. Douglas Martin, age 85, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born to Elsie Martin and Willis McKinley McGhee, Sr. He was a member of St. Anna’s Episcopal Church. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and watching “Alabama Football”. He worked hard all of his life, starting with the potato sheds. He and a group from Atmore, heard about jobs in Illinois, so they all…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Good time for lemonade
Yep, it’s hot enough for all of us. But there’s one good way to deal with the heat – a cold glass of lemonade. Lucky for us, Jacob Smoker, left, and Garrett Smoker, right, set up a lemonade stand every Wednesday at their home. They’re located on South 21st Avenue. On Highway 31, turn south on 21st, at Smith Tractor. Go down that road a little ways, and the guys…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Luncheon celebrates Bastille Day
Special to Atmore News On July 13, as a way to remember the visit to Paris with her husband, Charles, 50 years ago on July 14, 1974, to celebrate Bastille Day, Nancy Karrick entertained five Daughters of the American Revolution ladies in her home for a Bastille Day celebration. Attending were Bonnie Shanks from Montgomery, Laura Davis from Spanish Fort, Mary Flo Williams from Stockton, Cathy Irby from Booneville, and…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
RAG production opens this week
Special to Atmore News “Little Women the Musical,” the latest production by the Railway Arts Guild, is coming to Escambia County.Louisa May Alcott’s novel will be brought to life onstage.Brewton performances will take place July 19 and 20 at T.R. Miller High School, with Atmore performances the following weekend, July 26 and 27, at Escambia County High School.All showtimes are at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and can be…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago