Atmore News

Obituaries, week of July 17, 2024
Marsha White Wright Wright Mrs. Marsha White Wright, age 71, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, of Pensacola, Fla. passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Monroe, Ga.  She was born in Atmore, Ala. to David F. White and Ruby Presley White. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her dog, Tiger. She also loved spoiling her grandchildren or anyone else’s grandchildren. Her passionate love for her family…
Monroe County rodeo coming up
Tickets on sale now Special to Atmore News After a highly successful event in 2023, the Monroeville / Monroe County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Kiwanis Club of Monroeville, is gearing up for the 4th annual Monroe County Rodeo.Scheduled to take place on August 9 and 10, the rodeo will be held in Frisco City on Snider Avenue. This National Cowboy Pro Rodeo Association (NCPRA) sanctioned event will…
Local archers earn 11 medals in 41st Alabama State Games
News Staff Report Athletes from cities, towns and counties across the southeast, including 11 Escambia County, Ala. residents who hit a collective bull’s eye in the archery competition, are “brimming with medal moments and golden memories” after the 41st Alabama State Games, which concluded last week. More than 3,000 athletes of all ages and abilities competed in 23 different sports, disciplines or competitions during this year’s Games. “Seeing these athletes…
Swimming and diving lessons at Tom Byrne Park
Registration for the third session of swimming and diving lessons began Monday, July 8, at the Tom Byrne Park Pool. Registration is still open. Lessons will be July 17 – August 4 with classes at 9 and 10. These classes meet Monday – Friday for one hour each. Afternoon lessons will be during the same time frame with classes 5, 5:30, 6 and 6:30 on Tuesday and Thursday nights. These…
Bonner makes LSCC President’s List
Ayden Bonner of Atmore was named to the President’s List for the Spring, 2024 Semester at Lawson State Community College!Bonner was among 133 students named to the Spring 2024 President’s List.President’s List Scholars attained a grade point average of 4.0, consisting of a minimum course load of no fewer than 1) semester hours of college-level courses or above.