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Liberty MBC celebrating 111 years
Special to Atmore News The members of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church invite all to come help them celebrate their 111th Year Church Anniversary Sunday March 23, at 11 a.m. Their very own Elder Isaac Bradley Sr. will preach the Word of Life.“And I say unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Matthew…
by Atmore News access_time9 months ago
Farmers Put Boots Down in DC
Local farmers met with Rep. Barry Moore in Washington. Shown are, from left, Jacob Scott, Jason Weber, Moore, Gaylan Shelly, and Drew Shelly. Special to Atmore News As federal lawmakers tackle tough decisions that impact the future of American agriculture, more than 150 Alabama farmers spent March 4-7 in the shadow of Capitol Hill sharing their stories and concerns. Four farmers attending are from this area – Jacob Scott, Drew…
by Atmore News access_time9 months ago
‘Warrior storyteller’ speaks at UB dinner
Scott Mann, left, and UB CEO and President Mike Vincent By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Former Green Beret Lt. Col. Scott Mann had tours all over the world including Colombia, Iraq, and multiple tours in Afghanistan. He lost 23 buddies in conflict. Some on the battlefield. Some on the battlefield back home.He admitted he had some mental health issues himself when he came back home. He said when he walked into…
by Sherry Digmon access_time9 months ago
Praying in the parking lot
Members and friends gathered to pray and comfort each other By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher One of the members said the church is not the building. The church is the people. And the people were determined to be the church Sunday morning as members and friends of First Presbyterian Church gathered Sunday morning at 10:30 for a prayer service and a time of fellowship.The church burned Saturday night, but Sunday morning,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time9 months ago
Obituaries, week of March 19, 2025
Mary A. Peavy Mrs. Mary A. Peavy, age 87, of Atmore, Ala. passed away on her eighty-seventh birthday Wednesday, February 28, 2025. She was born in Franklin, Ala. to Adam and Nancy Kyles. She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church for over 70 years. She was known for her faith, unwavering kindness and commitment to her community. Her kitchen was a gathering place where family and friends enjoyed her…
by Atmore News access_time9 months ago