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Mushroom growers visit Lions
Sheriah and Ryan Little By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met on June 4 in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. The meeting was called to order by President Lion Joyce Petty who also led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Lion Mike von Keyserling said the blessing.Following lunch, Lion Renee Hardy introduced Ryan and Sheriah Little who own Littlestead Acres and grow organic…
Visit history at Canoe Civic Center
Enjoy a spaghetti supper that evening The mural on the Canoe Civic Center News Staff Report If you’re interested in history – especially history of the Canoe area – you’ll want to mark your calendar for an upcoming event.The Canoe Civic Center will be open for viewing exhibits or discussing history / genealogy Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to noon.Among the items on display will be the old post…
APD visits APL
Five members of the Atmore Fire Department kicked off the summer reading program at Atmore Public Library Friday, June 6. Almost 90 children came to listen to firefighters talk about fire safety. They got to meet the firemen, see the firetruck, and, of course, meet Sparky. Firefighters opened the truck, above, to let kids and parents get an up close look. Zack Stewart, Glenn Kelley, Chris Hughes, Sparky (Isaiah Hetrick),…
Obituaries, week of June 11, 2025
Edward Levon Little  Mr. Edward Levon Little, age 90 passed away Monday, June 2, 2025. He was born in Byrneville, Fla. and remained a lifelong resident of his beloved hometown. He retired from Monsanto after many years of service and spent his life tending to his farm and cattle. He loved the Lord with all of his heart and faithfully attended Beulah Chapel Assembly of God. He often reminded those…