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6 to be inducted into Atmore Area Hall of Fame
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Six outstanding citizens will be inducted into the Atmore Area Hall of Fame April 27. They are Dr. Wil Baker, Robert Faircloth, Ann Gordon, Novy L. Hale, the Rev. Isaac Holt, and Wayne Stacey. The 14th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner is set for Saturday, April 27, 6 p.m., at The Club. Tickets, $25, each are available at Atmore News, 128 N.…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Simply AU-some
Atmore native hoping Tigers’ dream season continues By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer In just his fifth season as assistant coach with the Auburn Tigers basketball team, Atmore native and Escambia Academy alumnus Chad Prewett is headed for the big showdown as the Tigers are set to make their historic, first-ever appearance in the NCAA Final Four. “This is huge,” Prewett said during an interview with Atmore News. “One of…
by Josh Frye access_time7 years ago
2 men killed in crash
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer An early morning crash that occurred Saturday, March 30, in Baldwin County claimed the lives of an Atmore man and a Century, Fla. man who are reportedly brothers and left three others, including two children, hospitalized. According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports, state troopers were sent shortly after 8 a.m. to the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Baldwin Co. 87, near Cowpen…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Obituaries for week of March 31, 2019
Willie Bernard Blackwell  Mr. Willie Bernard Blackwell, age 82, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in Pensacola, Fla. He was a native of Excel, Ala., former resident of Conecuh Co, Ala., and had resided in McDavid, Fla. since 1978. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, serving with the U.S. Army where he retired with twenty years of service and received two bronze stars. He was an avid outdoorsman,…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Got a home for Lou?
Gorgeous Lou is a 2-year old Husky / Shepherd mix that is looking for her “furever” home. Lou loves to be around people and will welcome you with a gentle hug. Unfortunately, Lou is heartworm positive which is curable with treatment. She is up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee, which includes spay. Please make plans to come meet Lou Monday through Friday…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago