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Auxiliary honors young volunteer
At the presentation, from left, Jenny Hutto, Myra Odom, Jackey Odom By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher When the Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary got ready to place flags on veterans’ graves for Memorial Day, Myra Odom was ready at 6 a.m. the Saturday before, and helped cover seven cemeteries.When the Auxiliary served breakfast to veterans on Veterans Day, Myra was ready to greet the veterans and help serve.Those are only two of…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 years ago
Obituaries week of July 19, 2023
John Calvin “Little Crow” Dannelley Mr. John Calvin “Little Crow” Dannelley, age 57, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023 in Mobile, Ala. He was a resident of Atmore most of his life. He was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and was employed with them for six years, farming. He was a long haul truck driver for many years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and his dog…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Rumor no more
Diamond Gasoline sells 20 stations The Chevron Food Mart on South Main Street is one of the 20 stores sold. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A rumor that has swirled around Escambia County and beyond for the past several weeks — that Diamond Gasoline of Atmore had sold its South Alabama convenience store-gas stations — is a rumor no more.Officials of Vernon, Ala.-based Midstates Petroleum confirmed this weekend that the…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Grand opening is Saturday
Strand, Encore events set News Staff Report The following announcement was issued by Leslie Henderson with the Pride of Atmore committee:“The Pride of Atmore is proud to announce our Grand Opening. The chairs are in place, the paint is dry, the i’s are dotted, and the t’s crossed!“Come see us for our Grand Opening July 8th, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., for all ages, 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., 21…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Arrest made in May 29 shooting death
Mitchell By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore police reported last Friday, June 30, the arrest of an Atmore man who is accused of shooting another local man to death in late May.APD Sgt. Darrell McMann reported that 44-year-old Eric Depaul Mitchell, who is charged with the shooting death of Robert Starks on May 29, was arrested June 29 and is charged with one count each of murder and discharging a…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago