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Ellison feted with surprise party
Enjoying the party, from left, Sandy Whittaker, Claudia Campbell, Betty Adams, Linda Ellison. Elaine Riley, Gay Drew By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News Friday, October 6, was the date for a very special surprise for Linda Lumpkin Ellison. A retro birthday party was planned by Bonnie Latino and Nancy Karrick for their friend and childhood playmate Linda. The birthday girl was led to believe this was just an early Halloween…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Sweet Trails Alabama
At the check presentation, from left, Charlie Ramsey, Tracy Sells, Rep. Alan Baker, John Kvach, Sen. Andrew Jones, Terri Breckenridge, Sarah Wooten. Potential trail corridors By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Could Atmore be part of a network of trails connecting all 67Alabama counties? It’s a real possibility, according to representatives of Sweet Trails Alabama who were in town on a “fact finding” mission Wednesday, October 4.Sixteen people attended the meeting at…
by Sherry Digmon access_time2 years ago
Obituaries week of October 11, 2023
Dwight Henry Brewer Mr. Dwight Henry Brewer, age 68, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, in Century, Fla. He was a lifelong resident of Flomaton, Ala. He was an avid Alabama Football Fan and also liked watching a good western. He always enjoyed growing a vegetable garden, especially tomatoes. He really enjoyed going to the river and fishing, and was a skilled paint and body technician.He was preceded in death…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Suspect surrenders
Accused of local burglaries, thefts Mendez By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A man wanted by three area agencies and believed by Atmore police to be responsible for several burglaries and thefts from local residences in early September, is finally behind bars.Mario Dewayne Mendez, who eluded authorities for more than two weeks, surrendered Saturday, September 27, to Bay Minette police, one of the three law enforcement agencies with warrants against him.“Mario…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Relay For Life comes back
A reason to celebrate The American Cancer Society Relay For Life kick-off was held Saturday, September 30, with a survivors brunch at Brooks Memorial Baptist Church that morning and an evening of activities at Heritage Park. As in the past, one of the highlights of the evening is a survivors walk as everyone celebrates with them. Shown, survivors get ready to begin their “victory lap,” from left, MaryAnne Heathcock, Barbara…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 years ago