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Strand demolition
$3M restoration of historic theater finally under way By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer In order to save the Strand Theatre, it is necessary to destroy the Strand Theatre. Or at least a large portion of it. To restore the Strand to its former architectural glory, crews from Daphne-based Virginia Wrecking Co. began last week the process of knocking down or ripping out the back wall, seats, ceilings and all…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Holman shutdown
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Last week’s announcement by state prison officials — that the planned “decommissioning” of Holman Correctional Facility has been expedited by serious maintenance issues — has generated general concern that the Holman closure is the first step in shutting down the twin prison complexes just outside Atmore, where more than 250 area residents work. But a ranking state senator said there’s no need for concern,…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Ribbon cutting
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for The Junky Pearl Friday, January 24, for the shop’s new location on North Main Street. Chamber board members, friends and family joined the owner for the occasion. Shown are, from left, front row, Niki Bryan, Brandy Giger, Mary Anne Heathcock, Tracy Coleman Nelson, Shane Spence, Ann Benner, Tom Tschida, Emilee Waters; back, Sandy Helton, Teresa Land, John Stallworth, David…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Obituaries, week of February 2,2020
Shirley Marilyn Vickrey Fayard Mrs. Shirley Marilyn Vickrey Fayard, age 81, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 in Atmore. She was born in Huxford, Ala. to the late Bernard E. “Bunk” and Daisy Myrtle Kent Vickrey. She was a faithful member of Presley Street Baptist Church serving as a Sunday school teacher, pianist and member of the choir. She retired from First National Bank of Atmore after…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago