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Tractor Supply coming to Atmore
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer For the past year or so, rumors have persisted that Tractor Supply Co. was going to open a store in Atmore. The rumors became reality last week, when city officials confirmed that the national retailer would soon set up shop in the former Ramey’s building on Lindbergh Avenue. Mayor Jim Staff said not everyone is happy with the news but pointed out that the…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Four-vehicle crash on U.S. 31
Details are still unavailable, but U.S. 31 remained blocked to traffic at 5:15 p.m. after a four-vehicle crash involving a log truck and three passenger vehicles. Reports are that the passenger vehicles are a Ford Mustang, a Chevy sedan of unknown make and model, and a Chevy SUV. No reports have been received as to the extent of the injuries, but three ambulances were dispatched to the scene. A medical…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Obituaries, week of February 9,2020
Sara “Tiny” Waters Mrs. Sara “Tiny” Waters, age 66, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in Atmore, Ala. She was a native of Atmore and had resided in the Century and Flomaton area for most of her life. She was a member of the Gospel Light Temple Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, James Earl Waters; parents, Thomas and Jewell Hanks; daughter, Kim Sims;…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Precious puppy alert!
The Atmore / PCI Animal Shelter has three adorable 10-week old lab mix puppies available for adoption. The two beautiful sisters are named Farrah and Daphne and their handsome brother is Cooper. If you are looking to add a new “furever” friend, two or three to your family, here is the perfect opportunity. These siblings are up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee,…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
‘The best ever’
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher “The best ever.” That’s what Escambia County High School band director Hayley Cockrell said about the nine students who participated in the 47th Annual Southeastern United States (SEUS) Honor Band at Troy University last week, January 30 through February 1. A total of 800 students were at Troy competing for position in the honor band. Nine students were selected to go to Troy from the…
by Sherry Digmon access_time4 years ago