Top Stories

Escambia County High School Alumni Tea Thursday, October 14
Class of 2006, from left, Markita Brown, Ashley Thomas, Kayla Weaver Class of 1996, from left, Jacqueline Boatwright, Chris McGhee, Marlo Young Class of 1991, from left, seated, Lana Jacobson Blackmon, Mandy Stabler Emmons, Felicia Riley, Tammy Harris Garrett, Matthew Skipper; standing, Patrick Craft, Kimberly Anderson, John Skipper, Robbie Johnson Class of 2011, from left, Ashley Madison, Jasmine Martin, Brooke Mauldin, Tamela Staples Class of 1981, from left, Bonnie Johnson,…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
State building dedicated to O. H. “Buddy” Sharpless
Mr. Sharpless at the recent building dedication held in his honor in Montgomery. A legend in county government By BONNIE BARTEL LATINOSpecial to Atmore News O. H. Sharpless, III, or simply ”Buddy” as he is known in Montgomery, just as he was during his early formative years here in Atmore, was honored recently when a state building was dedicated in his name. On August 12 this year, former work colleagues,…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Obituaries, week of October 20, 2021
William Charles Reak, Jr. Mr. William Charles Reak, Jr., age 74, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Sunday, October 10, 2010. A graveside service will be held Friday, October 22, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. at Barrancas National Cemetery, 1 Cemetery Road, Pensacola, Fla. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to St Jude Memorial Gifting (800) 213-6584. Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Area aviators pay farewell tribute to Leonard Purvis
Purvis Family members and other mourners watch as four of the tribute planes soar above the grave site. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A crowd of about 75 people turned out last Friday (October 8) to say goodbye to Leonard Purvis. Tears were shed and a sense of loss was evident during the final rites for the local man, who passed away October 4, but there were also smiles from…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Kidnap, torture charges for Atmore man
Harris By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore man remained behind bars this week after his September 29 arrest on numerous charges, including that he allegedly held a woman against her will for a week, sexually assaulting and torturing her during that time.Anthony Anttwon Harris, 40, was charged by Atmore police with one count each of first-degree kidnapping, sexual torture, first-degree sexual abuse and second-degree domestic violence in connection with…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago