Atmore News

WGYJ-LP, The Light
At 1 p.m. today (January 26), turn your radio to 93.5 FM and you’ll hear the first transmission of a new radio station in Atmore – WGYJ-LP, The Light. The station is a ministry of Gospel Light Church on the corner of Trammell and Howard, Pastor Martin Gehman. Much of the Gehman family will be directly involved in the ministry which is going forward due to the vision of Dale…
Obituaries for the week of January 25, 2017
Ronnie Lamar Hayes Mr. Ronnie Lamar Hayes, age 60, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in Milton, Fla. He was a native of Greenville, Ala. and a resident of Century, Fla. for most of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was an avid fisherman and helped others in need. He was a member of the New Life Fellowship Church. He was preceded in death by his grandmother,…
Benefit set for NHS student
Northview High School student Cade Allen went to Orlando during Christmas break to have surgery. During the procedure, the doctor nicked an artery. Cade has been in the hospital ever since and most of that time he has been in serious condition. To help with mounting medical bills, Northview students and faculty are holding a softball tournament to help pay some of those costs. Cade’s Benefit Softball Tournament is set for February…
Nokomis VFD annual meeting set
Residents of Nokomis and surrounding communities are invited to attend the annual meeting of the Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department Saturday, January 28, at 10 a.m. at the station located at 163 James Road. This will be an opportunity for residents to offer their input into the community’s fire protection. Of particular interest will be plans to proceed with a new fire station. If you have any questions, please contact Shirley…