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Atmore students graduate UA
The University of Alabama awarded 2,362 degrees during its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10-11, 2021.Atmore students receiving honors were as follows:Kirsten King – Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental SciencesTrey Lambert – Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business AdministrationTravis Rankins – Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
New Year babies
Wesley and Dominique Jefferson with baby Wesley Owen Jefferson Jr. Wesley Sr. and Dominique Jefferson of Atmore announce the birth of their son, Wesley Owen Jefferson Jr., born New Year’s Day, the first baby for 2022 born at North Baldwin Infirmary in Bay Minette.Wesley Jr. was born at 8:10 p.m., weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz., and was 21 inches long. Wesley Jr. first cry stole the hearts of his parents,…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Selma killer’s execution set for Thursday
Reeves Despite a judicial order issued nearly three weeks ago that blocked it, Alabama Department of Corrections officials said this week the execution of Matthew Reeves will proceed as scheduled this Thursday, January 27, barring any last-minute notifications. Reeves was sentenced to die for the 1996 robbery-murder of 38-year-old Willie Johnson Jr. of Selma,  who came to Reeves’s aid when Reeves had car trouble. He is set to die by…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
Obituaries, week of January 26,2022
William Joseph “Bill” McMurphy, IV Mr. William Joseph “Bill” McMurphy, IV, age 79, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in Pensacola, Fla.  He was born in Atmore, Ala. where he resided his entire life. A graduate of Gordon Military College, Barnesville, Ga., he served in the Alabama Army National Guard and farmed most of his life. He was co-owner of McMurphy Oil Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, William…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Fixin’ a hole
District 4 City Councilman Shawn Lassiter works Sunday morning (January 16) to patch one of six holes that appeared just in front of the Strand Theatre on South Main Street after Saturday’s downpour. According to Mayor Jim Staff, Lassiter said he received some complaints and knew that city streets and sanitation crews would be off Monday, so he took care of the problem himself.
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago