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Class of 2006, from left, Markita Brown, Ashley Thomas, Kayla Weaver Class of 1996, from left, Jacqueline Boatwright, Chris McGhee, Marlo Young Class of 1991, from left, seated, Lana Jacobson Blackmon, Mandy Stabler Emmons, Felicia Riley, Tammy Harris Garrett, Matthew Skipper; standing, Patrick Craft, Kimberly Anderson, John Skipper, Robbie Johnson Class of 2011, from left, Ashley Madison, Jasmine Martin, Brooke Mauldin, Tamela Staples Class of 1981, from left, Bonnie Johnson,…

Mr. Sharpless at the recent building dedication held in his honor in Montgomery. A legend in county government By BONNIE BARTEL LATINOSpecial to Atmore News O. H. Sharpless, III, or simply ”Buddy” as he is known in Montgomery, just as he was during his early formative years here in Atmore, was honored recently when a state building was dedicated in his name. On August 12 this year, former work colleagues,…

Special to Atmore News How do you stand firm in your convictions in a world that’s trying to pull you down?In her debut book, Made for This Moment: Standing Firm with Strength, Grace and Courage, Madison “Madi” Prewett helps readers keep their standards high and their roots deep in a strikingly personal look at why the individual reader was made for this moment.When Madison, daughter of Chad and Tonya Prewett…

Sunday, October 10, Atmore First Baptist Church continued the celebration of 135 years. Special guests were Dr. Rick Lance, Executive Director, Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions; Alabama Representative Alan Baker; and Atmore Mayor Jim Staff.Certificates and proclamations were delivered from different offices across the state. That evening, Josh Nichols and Mackenzie Wray were in concert.Shown, Dr. Lance, left, presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Pastor Kevin Garrett.Sunday, October 3,…

Little Angels Daycare was visited Monday, October 11, by members of the Atmore Police Department and Fire Department as part of Career Day. Shown, firefighter Shane Rollin shows some of the equipment firemen use on their job.