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Obituaries, week of March 12, 2025
Dorothy Jean Kennedy Mrs. Dorothy Jean Kennedy, age 74, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. Originally from Stockton, Ala., she lived in Bratt, Fla. and Pennsylvania before moving to Atmore, Ala. in 1994. She was a devoted member of Halls Fork Assembly of God Church, where she enjoyed being part of her community. Her life touched many, and she will be remembered fondly by those who knew…
Double tragedy
Mother charged after toddler succumbs to Feb. 25 crash injuries Janes By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer An Atmore woman, the driver of a vehicle involved in a violent, head-on collision that happened shortly after 9 p.m. last Tuesday, February 25, near Atmore Country Club, has been charged with reckless murder and first-degree assault. The crash probe by state troopers turned into a fatality investigation after a 2-year-old Atmore child,…
Park graffiti
Atmore Police Department Sgt. Darrell McMann said this week city police are investigating the defacement of several pieces of equipment at the park adjacent to Atmore Splash Pad but have no solid leads to go on. The name “Jinx” is spray-painted on several of the components of the play area. Anyone with any information regarding the park vandalism is asked to call Atmore police at 251-368-9141.
Williams wins state VFW essay contest
At the award presentation, from left, Commander Alvino Sosa, Kendrick Williams, Lloyd Albritton, Commander Billy Gates. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Escambia County Middle School student Kendrick Williams was honored at the VFW Post 7016 meeting Monday evening, March 3, on the local level and the district level.Kendrick received the Patriot’s Pen Award, an annual essay contest for middle school students which encourages them to explore American history and values, and…
Council approves retail restaurant liquor license
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore City Council, sitting one member short, gave unanimous approval on Friday (February 28) to an Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license application for a local restaurant.The license — a restaurant retail liquor permit for Cajun Boiling Spot on Trammell Street — was the only item on the special, called meeting’s agenda.District 5’s Chris Harrison was unable to attend the session. The remaining council members…