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Obituaries, week of May 26, 2025
Louise Webb Morris Mrs. Louise Webb Morris, age 90, a native of Tampa, Fla., passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025 in Atmore, Ala. where she lived near her daughter for twenty years. She was a graduate of Hillsborough High School (’53).  Her interests were wide and varied. She loved crafting and sewing, taking in seamstress work making banners for AFC CIO, firefighters union and church special events. She loved arts,…
5 now jailed
Trio of 17-year-olds will be charged as adults in recent shootings Adams Banks By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore police have now arrested five people, including two who are of legal age and three who will be charged as if they were, in connection with the recent shootings that took place May 7 at the junction of North Main and Howard streets, and on April 26 at a residence on…
Memorial Day program set
VFW Post 7016 and American Legion Post 90 will present a Memorial Day program Monday, May 26, 9 a.m., at the Veterans Monument at City Hall (inside in case of bad weather).Following is the order of the ceremony.Opening Remarks – Lloyd Albritton, VFW Jr. Vice Commander; andDave Graham, American Legion CommanderInvocation – Jerry GehmanWelcome – Honorable Jim Staff, Atmore MayorNational Anthem – Bobby Davis, CPA Ret.Pledge of Allegiance – Randy…