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Hall of Fame grows to 70 members (with photo gallery)
By Don Fletcher News Staff Writer A sizable crowd of between 150 and 175 people, more than 140 of whom paid for the privilege, packed into The Club last Saturday, April 28, to watch the list of most-notable locals grow to 70. Seven individuals — business people, former athletes, retired educators and a nurse — became the newest members of the Atmore Area Hall of Fame during the 2018 induction…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
It’s a plan – revitalizing Atmore
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer The crowd exceeded expectations for the unveiling of the revitalization plan for Atmore as presented by Principal Community Planner Zack Mannheimer of McClure Engineering, who was hired to formulate the downtown rehabilitation plan. Looking at the crowd of 115, Mannheimer said, “This is the reason why this plan is going to work … [This is] the catalyst that makes this work.” He presented the…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Dr. Dixon passes away
Patients and friends of Dr. James “Jimmy” Dixon were saddened at the news of his death Thursday, April 19, at his home in Brewton. Though he lived in Brewton, Dr. Dixon had a successful family medicine practice in Atmore for more than 20 years. He received his medical degree from A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993. Law enforcement officials reportedly believe the death was from natural…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Chamber, city police establish safe zone for e-commerce
As more and more local and area residents conduct transactions through Atmore Yard Sale, Facebook, Craigslist, LetGo and Etsy, the need has grown for a safe location at which the transactions may be conducted. The vast majority of online exchanges are legitimate, but some criminals have used online exchange websites and mobile apps to victimize buyers or sellers. To help eliminate or at least significantly decrease the chance of such…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
City observes Arbor Day
The City of Atmore recognized Arbor Day Monday, April 23, with the planting of two trees at the site of the splash pad, under construction across from Heritage Park. Shown, Mayor Jim Staff, at right, reads a proclamation designating Arbor Day observance. At left, is Thomas Davis with the Alabama Forestry Commission. News photo by Ditto Gorme
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago