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Protest targets accused pedophile
Christina McCaskill, at right, prepares to lead the march. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer A group of 20, mostly women but including some men and children, marched along several Atmore streets last Thursday, October 15, shouting slogans and carrying placards to protest the fact that an area preacher — accused of sexually abusing several teenage boys — remains free on bond and continues to minister his two churches, including…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Obituaries, week of October 18, 2020
Bertha Mae Knott Knott Ms. Bertha Mae Knott, age 62, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Thomas Hospital, Fairhope, Ala. A native of Atmore, she was a 1976 graduate of Escambia County High School and a faithful member of New Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church where she was a member of the choir, the mission board, and attended Sunday school. She enjoyed decorating and loved flowers.…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
VFW Auxiliary Announces Kick-Off of Annual Patriotic Art Scholarship Contest
Special to Atmore News Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary Post #7016 announces the kick-off of the VFW Auxiliary’s annual Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. Local students in grades 9-12 have the opportunity to compete for $29,500 in national scholarships. Students must submit an original two- or three-dimensional piece of artwork. Previously the contest accepted only two-dimensional art for judging. Digital art, photography and jewelry are not accepted. The entry must…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Welcome Londyn Tedder
Richey and Cassandra Tedder of McCullough announce the birth of their daughter, Londyn Lynn Tedder, born at 1:43 p.m., on October 6, at North Baldwin Infirmary in Bay Minette. Londyn weighed 6.8 pounds and was 18 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Bubba and Cindy Tedder of McCullough. Maternal grandparents are Chuck and Mona Wilson of Atmore. Londyn is welcomed by her sister Israel. Submitted photo
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Adams retires at Pepsi
For 31 years, David Adams has been working at Pepsi Cola Bottling Company in Atmore. Lots of folks call him the Pepsi Man. Thursday, October 8, David, his family and friends were guests at a steak lunch in his honor as he retires. Shown is the Adams family, from left, daughter Breiah Adams, David Adams, wife Marissa Adams, and daughter Brittany Adams. In the center is a collage depicting David’s…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago