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The American Legion, VFW, Atmore Fire Department and Atmore Police Department held a remembrance and flag retirement ceremony Saturday, on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Moments of silence were observed for the 13 service members killed in Afghanistan on August 26, and for the 9/11 victims, as well as those currently in Afghanistan. Bethany Presley blew Taps. Members of the flag folding team are shown, counterclockwise, from back left, Mike…

GECA’s production of “The South of Music” concludes this week with shows Thursday – Saturday, 7 p.m., and Sunday, 2 p.m. Board president Sharon Poulsen said tickets will be available at the door, but are very limited for Saturday night. You may purchase tickets at gecarts.org.

Nakieyah Robinson at Troy Nakieyah Robinson of Atmore became a member of the prestigious “Sound of the South” Marching Band at Troy University during the Fall 20 semester. Robinson is a graduate of Escambia County High School, class of 2020.The “Sound of the South” Marching Band is a precision collegiate ensemble that has developed a national reputation for its quality musicianship and its exciting arrangements and innovative field productions. The…

We Care Program held a 50th anniversary celebration Saturday, September 11. Many former chaplains, staff and volunteers gathered to commemorate 50 years in prison ministry and to visit with old friends. Shown are, from left, seated, Mary and Marvin Beachy from Goshen, Ind.; Mrs. Anna Weber, widow of We Care founder Martin Weber; standing, Harold and Rhoda Weldy, Goldie and Lester Huber. News photo courtesy of Mike Strehlow

Hall of Fame Coach Sonny Smith, left, and Atmore’s Lou Vickery, right, held a book signing for their latest book, Winning the Head Game … Key to Elite Athletic Status Friday, September 10, at First National Bank & Trust. Profits from sale of the books are donated to the Sheriffs’ Girls Ranch in Tallapoosa County. Vickery is the author of 13 other books.