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Mourning Ruth Harrell
Harrell By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher On hearing of Ruth Harrell’s passing Thursday, December 31, one of her friends said, “So much knowledge passed with her.” It could be said of Ruth Harrell that a library died when she died. Ruth lived between Atmore and Flomaton, but her home was all of Escambia County, and she worked tirelessly to improve healthcare for her fellow residents. Her work in healthcare and…
by Sherry Digmon access_time5 years ago
Burglar caught
Peavy By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer A former Brewton resident who now lives in Baldwin County was caught shortly after he broke into a home near Canoe on December 28. Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks confirmed this week that first, James Tyler Peavy, 30, of a Bon Secour address, was caught on camera while committing the crime, then caught relatively quickly by city police officers. Brooks said dispatchers received…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Obituaries, week of January 3, 2021
Frances Harrelson Baggett Mrs. Frances Harrelson Baggett, age 84, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. She was born in Red Level, Ala. to the late Grady Harrelson and Kathleen Glidwell.  She retired with over twenty seven years of experience as a manager with Wind Creek Casino and Smoke Shop. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leon Baggett and her son, Wayne Harris. Mrs.…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Yellow Hats spreading cheer
Someone sent Atmore News this picture of Yellow Hat Society members delivering gifts and a gift basket, apparently one of several stops they made this year. The person who sent us the picture included this: The Yellow Hat Society out working in the community providing much needed help to those this time of year. This tight knit group’s mission is to reach out and be there for those in need…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago