Atmore News

Obituaries for the week of February 1, 2017
Patsy Cumbie Taylor Mrs. Patsy Cumbie Taylor, age 55, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 in Mobile, Ala. She was a native of Atmore, Ala. and a resident of Excel, Ala. for the past twelve years. She was an avid hunter and fisherman. She was a member of the Uriah Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Willard Cumbie and two brothers, Edwin Jeter and Dannie Jeter.…
Lancaster, Gibson to wed
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Walter Lancaster of Atmore announce the marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth Page, to Mr. Cody Stuart Gibson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Van Gibson, Jr., of Bay Minette, Alabama. Miss Lancaster is the daughter of the late Tracy Griffith and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brantley of Atmore; Rev. and Mrs. Charles Griffith of Saraland; and the late Mr. and Mrs. John H.…
Lady Cougars advance
Escambia Academy’s Alia Snow brings the ball down the court during AISA 2A Region 2 basketball tournament action. The Lady Cougars finished fourth in the region tournament and will play Wednesday (February 1) in the AISA Basketball Elite 8 at the Montgomery Multiplex. The EA girls will take on number-one seed Macon East at 9 a.m. News photo by Ditto Gorme
EA headed to Montgomery
Escambia Academy’s Gary Campbell (12) shoots over a defender as teammate Fred Flavors (10) moves into position for a possible rebound during AISA 2A Region 2 basketball tournament action. The Cougars finished third in the region tournament and will play Wednesday (February 1) in the AISA Basketball Elite 8 at the Montgomery Multiplex. The EA boys will take on number-two seed Autauga Academy at 7:30 p.m. News photo by Ditto…
Show your support Monument bricks available
The deadline has been extended to order support and veterans bricks to be placed at the Atmore Veteran Memorial in front of city hall. Due to orders being received, the deadline was moved from January 30 to February 8. Show your support for a loved one in the military or for our Armed Services in general. If you’ve visited the Memorial, you’ve seen bricks honoring the military and the businesses…