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Funerals in the time of coronavirus
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer The spread of coronavirus has forced citizens to make major adjustments in the way they live. It has also caused major adjustments in the way people say goodbye to friends and loved ones who have passed away. Restrictions placed on families and businesses have heavily impacted the funeral industry, forcing a drastic change in the way final rites are conducted, and in the way…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Coronavirus, Week 5
3 cases now confirmed in county Local testing, meals programs, more Lunch for heroes David Landis along with several donors, launched on April 2 their Atmore Heroes Lunch program, which began with meals for employees of Atmore Community Hospital, Atmore Police Department, Atmore Fire Department and ambulance services. The program will continue as a weekly event during the COVID19 crisis, with Poarch first responders added to the heroes list and…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Ivey issues liberal ‘shelter in place’ order
Gov. Kay Ivey issued today (Friday, April 3) a liberal “shelter in place order” for all Alabama residents and all other individuals living temporarily in the state. Effective tomorrow (Saturday, April 4), at 5 p.m., every person in Alabama is ordered to stay at his or her place of residence except as necessary to perform any of the following “essential activities”: A — To obtain necessary supplies. A person may…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Mayfest postponed
By EMILY WILSON Special to Atmore News Over the last couple weeks many have had questions about the future of Mayfest – one of the biggest and most beloved events every year in the Atmore area. The Chamber was proceeding with all aspects of Mayfest as scheduled with additional plans being made to follow extra safety precautions in accordance with CDC and ADPH guidelines, without a need for postponement. On…
by Submitted Article access_time6 years ago
Fountain CF inmate fatally stabbed
Locke News Staff Report Alabama Department of Corrections officials confirmed Friday, March 27, that a Fountain Correctional Facility inmate from Monroe County has died as a result of being stabbed by another inmate in a recent altercation. ADOC officials said Kenneth Locke, 27, who hails from the Franklin community, “unfortunately passed away on March 24, 2020 from injuries sustained during an inmate-on-inmate assault.” Locke was serving a 14-year sentence after…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago