PCI parade cancelled
Atmore News has received notice that the PCI Christmas Parade, set for Friday, December 6, has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
Obituaries, week of December 1, 2019
Linda Diane Colbert Rolin Mrs. Linda Diane Colbert Rolin, age 70, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Brewton, Ala. She was a native of Laurel, Miss. and resided in Atmore, Ala. most of her life. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, cared for everyone and helped anyone in need. Her oldest great granddaughter said she was the greatest great-grandmother on earth. She was preceded…
Rainy Canoe homecoming
A rainy day may have kept some folks away from the Canoe Community Homecoming Saturday, November 23, but the folks who came out enjoyed shopping, buying some fresh home-grown satsumas, listening to the bluegrass trio, and getting lunch prepared by David Amos or the Wawbeek VFD. Shown visiting are, Phyllis Shipp, left, Charlotte Williams, center, and Kevin McKinley, event organizer.
Toy drive’s success seems to be diminishing
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Most folks would consider $1,000 worth of toys a nice haul. But the head of a local firefighters group that collected that many toys last Saturday, November 23, pointed out that the total was nowhere near what is usually acquired through donations during the annual holiday project. “It seems to get a little lower every year, but every little bit helps,” said Atmore Fire…
A busy Lions Club meeting
Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met November 20, at the Atmore Community Hospital’s Mayson Auditorium. President Bub Gideons called the meeting to order and led the Pledge. Kevin Garrett gave the blessing. Guests introduced were Kevin Garrett, Dale Ash, and Roz Dorsett. Also in attendance were officers from the newly formed Escambia County High School Leo Club. Videos showing children with cancer at Camp Rap-A-Hope gave members…