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Group talks genealogy, history at Canoe Civic Center
From left, Tommy Kirksey, Rev. Edna Dixon, Kevin McKinley, Darryl Peebles pose for a shot before going their separate ways. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The “crowd” at Canoe Civic Center on Saturday morning, June 21, didn’t take up much room. But the wealth of history and genealogy shared by those who were present more than filled every corner of the cinderblock meeting facility.Kevin McKinley, who serves as the community’s…
Obituaries, week of July 2, 2025
Travis Berry Mr. Travis Berry, age 67, of Walnut Hill, Fla. passed away in Pensacola, Fla. Tuesday, June 24, 2025 with his family by his side. Travis was born on July 20, 1957 in Atmore, AL to Colon Berry and Gwnette Wilkins Berry.  Travis retired from International Paper Company, and later worked for Escambia County Road Department.  Travis was an active member of Oak Grove Church of Christ where he…
Atmore News to cease
July 2 will be the last edition By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Tomorrow’s edition of Atmore News (June 28, 2025) is the next to the last edition that will be published. Next week, July 2, 2025, will be the last edition. This was not an easy decision, but one that Myrna and I have been talking about for months, even years, as we’ve watched the newspaper decline. We will continue…