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Former Atmore resident drowns
News Staff Report Donald Ray Helton died doing one of the two things he loved most in life. The 79-year-old Cantonment man, who was born in Huxford and lived part of his life in the Atmore area, was a diehard University of Alabama football fan and an avid fisherman. He was enjoying the second passion when he lost his life. Helton’s body was discovered August 2 by Florida Fish and…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
UB photo contest winners announced
News Staff Report Three Atmore residents took top honors in United Bank’s 2018 Farm and Landscape Photo Contest. The winners were announced at a luncheon Wednesday, July 25. First and second place winners were Amanda Jones and Ditto Gorme, respectively. Bailey Hayles was a finalist in the photo contest. Grand Prize and President’s Choice Award winner was Corey McDonald. People’s Choice Award winner was Lisa Parks. News photo by Kharina…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Byrne: ‘Better Off Now’
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) kicked off a series of town hall meetings last week, with the second of 12 being held in Atmore Tuesday, July 31. The meetings are being held during Congress’ August District Work Period. Known as the “Better Off Now” Town Hall Tour, Byrne is holding public town halls in each of the counties that make up Alabama’s First Congressional District.…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Mural dedication is Friday
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Emily Harp is happy with the fact that artist Patti Gillespie finished ahead of schedule her conversion of the outer wall of Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce headquarters into a work of art, except for one thing. The early finish has forced Harp, the Chamber’s executive director, and her staff to hurry in order to put together a dedication ceremony for the 12-feet-by-30-feet painting…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
Atmore receives FAA grant
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) reported last week that Atmore Municipal Airport was among the 23 local facilities throughout the state that will share more than $13.5 million in Federal Aviation Administration grants. The grants range from $2.64 million for the Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field Airport to $72,000 for the local landing strip. They are funded through the Airport and Airway Trust Fund…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago