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Hundreds shop late, witness city tree lighting
From left, Mayor Jim Staff and Addison Long await the tree lighting The community Christmas tree was aglow after Mayor Staff threw the switch. Not every youngster who sat on Santa’s lap enjoyed the experience. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Hundreds of Atmore residents and visitors flocked to the downtown area last Friday, December 6, to do some pre-holiday shopping and to witness the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree.Individuals,…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 weeks ago
First ‘Snow Day’ a hit; large crowd enjoys party
Children were drawn to the artificial snow that flurried forth from two stations. The Huxford Elementary choir opened the show with several Christmas tunes. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore’s first “Snow Day,” an evening of fun designed to help kick off the holidays in fun fashion, was a huge success.Kids of all ages — a crowd estimated at “around 300, maybe more” — enjoyed choral and musical performances from…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 weeks ago
Obituaries, week of December 11, 2024
Eugene “Gene” Parker     Parker    Mr. Gene Parker, age 80, of Orange Beach, Ala. passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at Vitas Hospice in Pensacola, Fla. He was born Paradise Hills, Calif. to Rollin and Dorothy Parker. After his Hollywood High School graduation he enlisted in the Navy serving in Vietnam on the flight deck of the USS Hancock. He was a member of the “Viewfinders” motorcycle club; worked for…
by Atmore News access_time3 weeks ago
Santa, Disney characters, more Saturday at ‘Snow Day’
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Kids of all ages can get a head start on Christmas fun this Saturday, December 7, when Atmore Main Street (AMS) and the City of Atmore combine to bring the community’s first “Snow Day” celebration.Goody bags with crayons, coloring books and more will be given to the first 100 kids to arrive at the free event, which will take place from 5 to 8 p.m.…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 weeks ago
Chapter 11
Coastal Growers files for bankruptcy protection while seeking buyer By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Report Coastal Growers LLC, which had high hopes when it began operating an 85-million-dollar-plus, high-tech peanut processing plant here more than two years ago, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is looking to sell the business as an ongoing commercial entity.Jess Nicholas, executive director of Escambia County Industrial Development Authority, was in town for last…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 weeks ago